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U.S. - Butanol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Butanol - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Oct 6, 2022

U.S. Butanol Price Bottoms at $1,293 per Ton in July, Slumping Almost Twofold Since January

U.S. Butanol Import Price per Ton August 2022

In August 2022, the butanol price per ton amounted to $1,293, declining by -9.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 67% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,104 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,468 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($1,205 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Butanol Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) ($1,542 per ton), while the price for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) totaled $1,288 per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) (-4.5%).

U.S. Butanol Imports

In August 2022, butanol imports into the United States soared to 17K tons, growing by 3,144% against July 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, butanol imports skyrocketed to $21M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $23M in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

U.S. Butanol Imports by Type

In August 2022, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) (16K tons) was the main type of butanol supplied to the United States, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) (294 tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) totaled +75.1%.

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) ($21M) constituted the largest type of butanol supplied to the United States, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) ($454K), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

U.S. Butanol Imports by Country

In August 2022, the Netherlands (15K tons) was the main supplier of butanol to the United States, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, butanol imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (859 tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (-5.7% per month) and Brazil (+4.0% per month).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($18M) constituted the largest supplier of butanol to the United States, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($2.1M), with a 9.9% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the UK (-0.4% per month) and Brazil (+6.3% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the butanol market in the U.S.. 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20142230 - Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)
  • Prodcom 20142240 - Butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol))

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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