Switzerland: Market for Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof 2025

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

The Swiss butene and isomers thereof market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 27% 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof, when their volume decreased by -35.7% to X kg. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for butene and isomers thereof exports from Switzerland, accounting for a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +64.2%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for butene (butylene) and isomers thereof exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +14.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average butene and isomers thereof export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +12.3% per year.

Imports of Butene (Butylene) And Isomers Thereof

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof were imported into Switzerland; increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, butene and isomers thereof imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest butene and isomers thereof supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, butene and isomers thereof imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+6.4% per year) and Germany (+1.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of butene (butylene) and isomers thereof to Switzerland, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.6% per year) and Germany (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average butene and isomers thereof import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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