Japan: Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol) Market 2025

Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol) Market Size in Japan

The Japanese butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) market was estimated at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol) Production in Japan

In value terms, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28%. Butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol) Exports

Exports from Japan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) decreased by -73.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 303%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) exports from Japan, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia (X tons), with a 2.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea totaled -17.0%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) exports from Japan, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea amounted to -18.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Butan-1-Ol (N-Butyl Alcohol) Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, imports of butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) into Japan surged to X tons, growing by 7,574% against the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main supplier of butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) to Japan, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia (X tons), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +32.6%.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) to Japan, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 0.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +31.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butan-1-ol (n-butyl alcohol) import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+32.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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