Benelux: Market for Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function 2024

Market Size for Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function in Benelux

The Benelux market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 33% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +93.4% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function in Benelux

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function were exported in Benelux; with a decrease of -50.9% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 172%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 243%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a 7.6% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function exports, with a CAGR of -1.7% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (-20.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -32.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes supplier in Benelux, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

In Belgium, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 36%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.2%).

Imports of Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports in Benelux contracted to X tons, dropping by -5.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a 25% share of total imports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function. The Netherlands (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +5.3 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function in Benelux, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

In Belgium, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform