SADC: 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 SADC

The SADC market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 7.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 -5.6% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in SADC

Butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports declined to X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. Overall, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 277%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 339%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), making up a 6.3% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -2.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+116.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +116.2% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania increased by +6.3 percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes supplier in SADC, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

In South Africa, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 83%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while South Africa totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+64.7%).

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

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function increased by 55% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 133%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 231%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), generating a 29% share of total imports. Namibia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Namibia (+31.9%) and Angola (+14.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +31.9% from 2012-2022. Angola (+14 p.p.) and Namibia (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -15.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Angola ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Namibia, with a CAGR of +30.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa ($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 (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform