Europe: 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 Europe

The Europe market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -10.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +52.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

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

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Europe

Butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports shrank notably to X tons in 2022, dropping by -18.1% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany was the largest exporter of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function in Europe, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 55% of total exports in 2022. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 22% share, followed by Belgium (9.8%) and Poland (7.1%). The UK (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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%), the UK (+3.9%) and Poland (+3.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, France emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +10.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-1.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. France (+15 p.p.) and Poland (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany saw its share reduced by -16% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes supplier in Europe, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled -3.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+8.5% per year) and the UK (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Poland ($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 Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function were imported in Europe; with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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 reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 27%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 38% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Sweden (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together generating a 49% 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. 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 Europe, with a CAGR of +13.6% from 2012-2022. Germany, the UK and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-2.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden, Belgium and Spain increased by +3.5, +2.2 and +2 percentage points, 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 Europe were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Spain, France, the UK and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 Germany (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform