Slovenia: 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 Slovenia

The Slovene market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded resilient growth. Butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, overseas shipments of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function decreased by -47.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,228%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,321%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports from Slovenia, accounting for a 100% share of total exports. It was followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled +50.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (-17.1% per year) and Croatia (-47.7% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function exports from Slovenia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Croatia ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia totaled +34.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (-41.4% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 226%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Croatia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function imported into Slovenia totaled X tons, with an increase of 12% on the year before. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 109%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main supplier of butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes to Slovenia, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+6.2% per year) and Italy (-22.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes suppliers to Slovenia, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 import price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+34.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform