Poland: Market for Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof 2024

Market Size for Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof in Poland

The Polish butene and isomers thereof market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof in Poland

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.8% against 2019 indices. Butene and isomers thereof production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof increased by 43% to X kg for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof exports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) and the Philippines (X kg) were the main destinations of butene and isomers thereof exports from Poland.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the largest markets for butene and isomers thereof exported from Poland were Russia ($X) and the Philippines ($X).

The Philippines, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average butene and isomers thereof export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -29.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 58%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+7.8%).

Imports of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof decreased by -24.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of butene and isomers thereof to Poland, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, butene and isomers thereof imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof to Poland, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -7.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average butene and isomers thereof import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-6.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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