World - Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Butanols - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | South Korea |
| 3 | India |
| 4 | United States |
| 5 | Russia |
In value terms, China, South Korea and India were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 36% share of the global market. These countries were followed by the United States, Russia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Italy, the UK, Indonesia, Belgium and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 34%.
Among the main consuming countries, Belgium (+77.5% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Thailand | 617 | 541 | 437 | -15.8% |
| Malaysia | 604 | 555 | 493 | -9.7% |
| Russia | 649 | 724 | 510 | -11.4% |
| South Africa | 862 | 639 | 528 | -21.7% |
| Japan | 804 | 719 | 529 | -18.9% |
| Indonesia | 875 | 637 | 588 | -18.0% |
| France | 1054 | 774 | 714 | -17.7% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 873 | 872 | 750 | -7.3% |
| United States | 1001 | 989 | 847 | -8.0% |
| China | 1227 | 871 | 871 | -15.7% |
| Germany | 1345 | 1349 | 918 | -17.4% |
| Netherlands | 1000 | 1068 | 1160 | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | 1594 | 1485 | 1601 | 0.2% |
| Average | 940 | 818 | 695 | -14.0% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($1,601 per ton), while Thailand ($437 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| United States | 1200 | 1245 | 1430 | 9.2% |
| Italy | 1612 | 1363 | 1162 | -15.1% |
| India | 1027 | 1018 | 939 | -4.4% |
| Greece | 1323 | 854 | 824 | -21.1% |
| Germany | 931 | 775 | 822 | -6.0% |
| Japan | 773 | 770 | 768 | -0.3% |
| Belgium | 1088 | 1175 | 713 | -19.0% |
| Turkey | 857 | 720 | 705 | -9.3% |
| Thailand | 914 | 859 | 651 | -15.6% |
| China | 739 | 624 | 644 | -6.6% |
| South Korea | 708 | 640 | 521 | -14.2% |
| Average | 942 | 861 | 766 | -9.8% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,430 per ton), while South Korea ($521 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.
Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| South Korea | 44 | 54 | 69 | 26.2% |
| China | 81 | 61 | 63 | -12.1% |
| India | 28 | 62 | 55 | 39.4% |
| Belgium | 7.6 | 15 | 19 | 59.2% |
| Italy | 32 | 24 | 18 | -24.9% |
In value terms, the largest butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) importing markets worldwide were South Korea ($69M), China ($63M) and India ($55M), with a combined 51% share of global imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Italy, the United States, Japan, Greece, Turkey, Germany and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 25%.
Greece (+1,175.0% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| million USD | ||||
| Malaysia | 63 | 66 | 63 | -0.4% |
| Germany | 41 | 30 | 32 | -10.5% |
| United States | 43 | 36 | 32 | -14.1% |
| United Kingdom | 35 | 26 | 21 | -22.7% |
| Japan | 6.9 | 7.9 | 18 | 60.6% |
In value terms, Malaysia ($63M), Germany ($33M) and the United States ($32M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 44% of global exports. The UK, Japan, China, Russia, the Netherlands, France, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.
Among the main exporting countries, Japan (+60.6% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Butanols - Product Coverage
- HS 290514 - Alcohols; saturated monohydric, butanols excluding item no. 2905.13
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)). 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 20142240 - Butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol))
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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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:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to outsource production to other countries
- 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. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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