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- Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China (FOB) - 2023
- Imports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China
- Exports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China
Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) amounted to $904 per ton, with a decrease of -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,130 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($1,412 per ton), while the price for Russia ($700 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China (FOB) - 2023
The average export price for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) stood at $1,283 per ton in September 2023, picking up by 11% against the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to September 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 an increase of 33% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,403 per ton. From November 2022 to September 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United Arab Emirates ($1,416 per ton) and Japan ($1,400 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($1,230 per ton) and India ($1,258 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China
In 2022, approx. 90K tons of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) were imported into China; with a decrease of -38.4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 147K tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.
In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports contracted notably to $82M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 237% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $144M, and then fell significantly in the following year.
| Import of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Malaysia | 28.0 | 12.4 | 40.4 | 29.5 | 1.8% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 5.5 | 4.8 | 18.6 | 10.9 | 25.6% |
| South Korea | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.9 | 0% |
| Indonesia | 8.5 | 6.6 | 17.6 | 7.6 | -3.7% |
| Russia | N/A | 1.8 | 25.8 | 6.4 | 88.6% |
| United States | 0.8 | 1.6 | 10.9 | 6.2 | 97.9% |
| Thailand | 9.7 | 6.2 | 13.0 | 2.9 | -33.1% |
| Japan | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1.3 | 1.9 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 20.9% |
| France | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1.3 | -4.7% |
| Others | 2.5 | 2.6 | 7.7 | 0.8 | -31.6% |
| Total | 60.5 | 42.8 | 144 | 81.7 | 10.5% |
Top Suppliers of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) to China in 2022:
- Malaysia (30.7K tons)
- South Korea (14.9K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (11.1K tons)
- Russia (9.1K tons)
- Indonesia (7.7K tons)
- United States (7.1K tons)
- Japan (3.8K tons)
- Thailand (3.0K tons)
- Germany (2.0K tons)
- France (0.9K tons)
Exports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China
In 2022, shipments abroad of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) decreased by -30.3% to 13K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 21K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exports dropped rapidly to $18M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +17.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $23M, and then dropped sharply in the following year.
| Export of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in China (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| India | 8.6 | 7.6 | 13.5 | 9.2 | 2.3% |
| South Korea | 2.4 | 5.6 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 13.4% |
| Japan | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 105.4% |
| United States | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 32.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0% |
| Iran | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.4 | 300.0% |
| Singapore | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -24.6% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 3.0 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | -96.7% |
| Others | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 38.7% |
| Total | 16.0 | 15.3 | 22.9 | 18.0 | 4.0% |
Top Export Markets for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) from China in 2022:
- Taiwan (Chinese) (undefinedK tons)
- India (6.9K tons)
- South Korea (2.7K tons)
- Japan (2.2K tons)
- United States (0.4K tons)
- Turkey (0.3K tons)
- Iran (0.3K tons)
- Singapore (0.2K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) in China. 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.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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