GCC: 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 GCC

The GCC market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -5.5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -12.0% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 209%. 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 GCC

In 2022, overseas shipments of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 72%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function in GCC, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 72% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), committing a 26% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates 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 +3.4% from 2012 to 2022. Saudi Arabia (-31.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+68 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-68.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +6.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.6%).

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

Imports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function were imported in GCC; waning by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 51% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 32% share, followed by Qatar (7.9%) and Oman (6.3%). Kuwait (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +37.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+14.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform