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U.S. - Ethanal (Acetaldehyde) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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U.S.: Ethanal Market 2025

Ethanal Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in the U.S. ethanal market, when its value increased by 3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ethanal Production in the U.S.

In value terms, ethanal production contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, production saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Ethanal Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of ethanal (acetaldehyde) decreased by -53.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 401%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, ethanal exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 323%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for ethanal exports from the United States, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, ethanal exports to Switzerland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Switzerland stood at +49.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+10.4% per year) and Canada (+13.9% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ethanal (acetaldehyde) exports from the United States, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to +46.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+13.4% per year) and Mexico (+13.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ethanal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 70% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+42.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethanal Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of ethanal (acetaldehyde) were imported into the United States; almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 255%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethanal imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 323%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ethanal to the United States, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, ethanal imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +56.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ethanal (acetaldehyde) to the United States, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +41.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average ethanal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 France stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-3.4%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ethanal (acetaldehyde) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ethanal consumption was China, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, ethanal consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.5% share.

What are the largest producers of ethanal (acetaldehyde) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ethanal production was China, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, ethanal production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ethanal (acetaldehyde) to the U.S.?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of ethanal to the United States, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 4.2% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of ethanal (acetaldehyde) from the U.S.?

In value terms, Canada, Switzerland and Germany were the largest markets for ethanal exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for ethanal (acetaldehyde) in the U.S.?

In 2021, the average ethanal export price amounted to $969 per ton, falling by -33.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ethanal (acetaldehyde) in the U.S.?

The average ethanal import price stood at $6,085 per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethanal market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20146113 - Ethanal (acetaldehyde)

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United States

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024