Europe: Market for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) 2025

Market Size for Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in Europe

In 2021, the Europe market for butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol)) in Europe

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Butanols (Excluding Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol))

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) increased by 45% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the major exporters of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)), together constituting 97% of total exports. Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 69% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Romania, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +5.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) increased by 6.2% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the major importers of butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)), together constituting 79% of total imports. The following importers - Belarus (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +3.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest butanols (excluding butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol)) importing markets in Europe were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 29%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +1.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform