U.S. - Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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- Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States
- Imports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States
Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average export price for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) amounted to $808 per ton, increasing by 37% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) export price increased by +37.3% against August 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 an increase of 49% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in September 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1,937 per ton), while the average price for exports to Argentina ($573 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) amounted to $1,211 per ton, reducing by -25.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,867 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
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 the UK ($2,739 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,047 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Exports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States
In 2022, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exports from the United States surged to 69K tons, increasing by 32% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exports reduced slightly to $41M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $41M, and then reduced slightly in the following year.
| Export of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Chile | 3.7 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 9.0 | 34.5% |
| Colombia | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 7.1 | 26.6% |
| Mexico | 1.2 | 0.8 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 66.1% |
| India | 11.3 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 5.5 | -21.3% |
| Singapore | 0.2 | N/A | N/A | 2.9 | 143.8% |
| Canada | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 26.0% |
| Germany | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | -21.7% |
| Argentina | 0.4 | 0.4 | N/A | 1.1 | 40.1% |
| China | 1.6 | 2.1 | 12.9 | 0.6 | -27.9% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | -27.3% |
| Guatemala | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 10.1% |
| Niue | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 | 0% |
| Others | 9.1 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | -23.3% |
| Total | 36.4 | 31.9 | 41.3 | 40.7 | 3.8% |
Top Export Markets for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) from the United States in 2022:
- Chile (22.7K tons)
- Colombia (11.2K tons)
- Mexico (9.5K tons)
- India (5.3K tons)
- Singapore (3.5K tons)
- Argentina (3.0K tons)
- Germany (2.8K tons)
- Guatemala (2.1K tons)
- Niue (1.9K tons)
- Canada (1.5K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (1.0K tons)
- China (0.5K tons)
Imports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States
In 2022, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports into the United States surged to 93K tons, growing by 520% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports soared to $112M in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Netherlands | 3.2 | N/A | N/A | 83.3 | 196.4% |
| United Kingdom | 17.2 | 13.3 | 17.6 | 18.7 | 2.8% |
| Brazil | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 46.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.1 | 0% |
| Others | 2.8 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 15.4% |
| Total | 24.4 | 17.5 | 24.2 | 112 | 66.2% |
Top Suppliers of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) to the United States in 2022:
- Netherlands (79.6K tons)
- United Kingdom (6.8K tons)
- Brazil (2.5K tons)
- Saudi Arabia (1.8K tons)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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8. IMPORTS
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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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