Southern Asia: Butanol Market 2024

Butanol Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian butanol market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Butanol Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, butanol production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Butanol Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of butanol were exported in Southern Asia; which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butanol exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) represented the main exporter of butanol in Southern Asia, mixing up X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the butanol exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest butanol supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, butanol exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest 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 export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Butanol Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, imports of butanol in Southern Asia dropped to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, butanol imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a mild 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

India dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported butanol in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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