EU: Market for Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function 2025

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

The EU market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -12.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

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

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function in the European Union fell significantly to X tons, dropping by -18.3% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 13%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 8.7%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the largest exporter of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 56% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held near 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports from Germany stood at -4.7%. At the same time, France (+10.1%) and Poland (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +10.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of France (+16 p.p.) and Poland (+3.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (-15.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes supplier in the European Union, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.9% share.

In Germany, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports declined by an average annual rate of -3.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+8.5% per year) and Belgium (+6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes export price increased by +75.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function imported in the European Union fell modestly to X tons, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +15.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 28%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the main importer of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function, mixing up 42% of total imports. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 19% share, followed by the Netherlands (14%), Sweden (5.4%), France (5.2%), Spain (5.1%) and Italy (4.8%).

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. At the same time, Sweden (+13.6%) and Spain (+5.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012-2022. Germany and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-2.3%) and Italy (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (+4 p.p.), Belgium (+3.2 p.p.), Spain (+2.3 p.p.) and Germany (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands and Italy saw its share reduced by -2.9% and -8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes importing markets in the European Union were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. Spain, France, Italy and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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