Norway: Butanol Market 2025

Butanol Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian butanol market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Butanol Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of butanol increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanol exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for butanol exports from Norway, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden (X kg), with a X% share of total exports. Denmark (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with less than X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average butanol export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Norway

In 2022, overseas purchases of butanol increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, butanol imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of butanol imports to Norway, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest butanol suppliers to Norway were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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