Ghana: 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 Ghana

After three years of decline, the Ghanian market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function increased by 13% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Ghana

In 2021, overseas shipments of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 488% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 458%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports from Ghana, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price decreased by -5.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -5.1% per year.

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

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, purchases abroad of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function increased by 11% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 408% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 385%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes supplier to Ghana, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function to Ghana, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 4.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at -3.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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