Netherlands: Butanol Market 2024

Butanol Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch butanol market reduced markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Butanol Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, butanol production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Butanol Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of butanol increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanol exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for butanol exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for butanol exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butanol export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Butanol Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Butanol imports into the Netherlands reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanol imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of butanol imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, France, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest butanol suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Poland, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butanol import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, butanol import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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