Liquefied Butanes Price in Slovakia - 2023

Liquefied Butanes Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes import price stood at $891 per ton in 2022, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,024 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($922 per ton) and Poland ($875 per ton), while the price for Hungary ($717 per ton) and the Czech Republic ($761 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Liquefied Butanes Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average liquefied butanes export price amounted to $967 per ton, growing by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw modest growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($1,026 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary totaled $699 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (-1.5%).

Liquefied Butanes Imports in Slovakia

In 2022, liquefied butanes imports into Slovakia reduced modestly to 9.1K tons, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a precipitous setback.

In value terms, liquefied butanes imports soared to $8.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease.

Import of Liquefied Butanes in Slovakia (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	0.5	0.2	0.6	2.0	58.7%
Czech Republic	0.8	1.3	1.3	1.5	23.3%
Poland	0.1	0.2	0.3	1.2	128.9%
Croatia	N/A	N/A	0.5	0.9	80.0%
Russia	22.1	9.9	1.2	0.7	-68.4%
Hungary	0.5	N/A	N/A	0.6	6.3%
Austria	0.4	0.7	1.8	0.2	-20.6%
Others	0.4	0.3	0.5	1.0	35.7%
Total	24.7	12.4	6.2	8.1	-31.0%

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Butanes to Slovakia in 2022:

Germany (2.6K tons)
Czech Republic (1.9K tons)
Poland (1.4K tons)
Croatia (1.1K tons)
Hungary (0.9K tons)
Russia (0.8K tons)
Austria (0.3K tons)

Liquefied Butanes Exports in Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of liquefied butaneses were finally on the rise to reach 8.8K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp reduction.

In value terms, liquefied butanes exports skyrocketed to $8.5M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous contraction.