China - Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) Prices in China

China Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) price stood at $772 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -8.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 31% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,248 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($931 per ton), while the price for Russia ($548 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

In September 2022, overseas purchases of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) decreased by -40.9% to 8.5K tons for the first time since June 2022, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when imports increased by 122% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 14K tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following month.

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports fell markedly to $6.6M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 with an increase of 99% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $12M, and then dropped dramatically in the following month.

China Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) Imports by Country

Malaysia (2.9K tons), Russia (2K tons) and South Korea (1.8K tons) were the main suppliers of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports to China, together comprising 77% of total imports. the United States and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($2.7M) constituted the largest supplier of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) to China, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($1.3M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 16% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Malaysia amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: South Korea (-58.8% per month) and Russia (+7.8% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) in China. 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.

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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