Middle East: 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 the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 -1.3% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the Middle East

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function increased by 30% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 61%. The volume of export peaked 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. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main exporter of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 68% of total exports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (4.7%).

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (+25.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +25.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-31.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Turkey increased by +64 and +4.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes supplying countries in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 97% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +31.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function were imported in the Middle East; waning by -1.8% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -21.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented the key importers of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function, together constituting 95% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) took a relatively small 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 United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Iran, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +37.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 32%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Oman ($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

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