Italy - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Methanol Price in Italy (CIF) - 2022
- Methanol Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022
- Methanol Imports in Italy
- Methanol Exports in Italy
Methanol Price in Italy (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average methanol import price amounted to $401 per ton, rising by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 67%. The import price peaked at $436 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Azerbaijan ($438 per ton) and Slovenia ($429 per ton), while the price for the United States ($379 per ton) and Egypt ($386 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Methanol Price in Italy (FOB) - 2022
The average methanol export price stood at $463 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, methanol export price decreased by -5.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $507 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($820 per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($106 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+59.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Methanol Imports in Italy
Methanol imports into Italy reduced slightly to 496K tons in 2022, declining by -2.9% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16%.
In value terms, methanol imports rose to $199M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +98.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Methanol in Italy (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Saudi Arabia | 31.8 | 13.9 | 32.3 | 47.3 | 14.2% |
| Egypt | 40.3 | 43.5 | 91.3 | 46.9 | 5.2% |
| United States | 2.3 | 7.9 | 13.2 | 38.5 | 155.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 36.3 | 6.1 | 18.1 | 25.8 | -10.8% |
| Azerbaijan | 15.1 | 19.1 | 10.8 | 20.7 | 11.1% |
| Slovenia | 0.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 5.9 | 209.0% |
| Belgium | 12.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | -71.0% |
| Venezuela | 9.0 | N/A | 8.5 | N/A | -2.8% |
| Others | 6.3 | 6.1 | 17.1 | 13.3 | 28.3% |
| Total | 154 | 100 | 193 | 199 | 8.9% |
Top Suppliers of Methanol to Italy in 2022:
- Egypt (121.6K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (116.1K tons)
- United States (101.6K tons)
- Trinidad and Tobago (64.5K tons)
- Azerbaijan (47.2K tons)
- Slovenia (13.8K tons)
- Belgium (0.1K tons)
Methanol Exports in Italy
In 2022, methanol exports from Italy surged to 12K tons, picking up by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, methanol exports skyrocketed to $5.6M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Methanol in Italy (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Austria | 72.9 | 48.3 | 282 | 2,030 | 203.1% |
| France | 1,044 | 353 | 967 | 1,246 | 6.1% |
| Slovenia | 440 | 358 | 864 | 1,037 | 33.1% |
| Switzerland | 347 | 326 | 503 | 356 | 0.9% |
| Germany | 205 | 224 | 352 | 331 | 17.3% |
| Malta | 93.8 | 125 | 141 | 188 | 26.1% |
| Denmark | N/A | N/A | N/A | 77.4 | 0% |
| Others | 83.3 | 1,039 | 187 | 309 | 54.8% |
| Total | 2,285 | 2,473 | 3,296 | 5,574 | 34.6% |
Top Export Markets for Methanol from Italy in 2022:
- Austria (4.2K tons)
- France (2.5K tons)
- Slovenia (2.2K tons)
- Germany (1.1K tons)
- Denmark (0.7K tons)
- Switzerland (0.6K tons)
- Malta (0.3K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol market in Italy. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)
Country coverage:
- Italy
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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