Iran: Market for Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof 2025

Market Size for Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof in Iran

The Iranian butene and isomers thereof market dropped slightly to $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -0.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof in Iran

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof

Exports from Iran

In 2021, exports of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof from Iran stood at X tons, growing by 9.7% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports posted notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 311% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 290% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of butene and isomers thereof exports from Iran.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +53.9%).

In value terms, the largest markets for butene and isomers thereof exported from Iran were Russia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

Russia, with a CAGR of +54.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average butene and isomers thereof export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, butene and isomers thereof export price decreased by -6.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Afghanistan (+46.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof

Imports into Iran

In 2017, the amount of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof imported into Iran soared to X tons, growing by 275% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof imports skyrocketed to $X in 2017. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2017, China (X tons) was the main supplier of butene and isomers thereof to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2017, 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 butene (butylene) and isomers thereof to Iran.

From 2015 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average butene and isomers thereof import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price decreased by -11.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2015 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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