Benelux: Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Market 2024

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Market Size in Benelux

In 2023, the Benelux unsaturated monohydric alcohols market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded a slight expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Production in Benelux

In value terms, unsaturated monohydric alcohols production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, shipments abroad of unsaturated monohydric alcohols decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated monohydric alcohols exports shrank slightly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporter of unsaturated monohydric alcohols in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unsaturated monohydric alcohols exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest unsaturated monohydric alcohols supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, unsaturated monohydric alcohols exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, unsaturated monohydric alcohols export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, approx. X tons of unsaturated monohydric alcohols were imported in Benelux; surging by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unsaturated monohydric alcohols imports reached $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unsaturated monohydric alcohols imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unsaturated monohydric alcohols in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, unsaturated monohydric alcohols import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform