Poland: Market for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) 2024

Market Size for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in Poland

In 2021, the Polish market for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) increased by 34% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption posted a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in Poland

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol))

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exported from Poland fell to X tons, shrinking by -9.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exports from Poland, together accounting for 49% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 65% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol))

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) were imported into Poland; picking up by 48% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 215% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports to Poland, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +1.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) suppliers to Poland, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of -0.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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