EU: Industrial Fatty Alcohols Market 2024

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU industrial fatty alcohols market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Production in the EU

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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Industrial Fatty Alcohols Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of industrial fatty alcohols decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total exports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, industrial fatty alcohols export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Fatty Alcohols Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of industrial fatty alcohols imported in the European Union amounted to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, industrial fatty alcohols imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importer of industrial fatty alcohols in the European Union, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - each resulted at an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, France, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, industrial fatty alcohols import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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