Kenya: 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 Kenya

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function, when its value decreased by -12.4% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function exported from Kenya declined modestly to X kg, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,975% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 2,637% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports from Kenya, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X kg), fivefold. South Sudan (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +138.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (-2.7% per year) and South Sudan (+30.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function exports from Kenya, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +174.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+4.2% per year) and Somalia (-22.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function amounted to $X per ton, rising by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Rwanda (+25.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function, when their volume decreased by -15.7% to X tons. In general, imports, however, posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes to Kenya, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+69.0% per year) and Spain (+38.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 85% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +64.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes import price decreased by -23.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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