U.S.: Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Market 2025

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. unsaturated monohydric alcohols market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Unsaturated monohydric alcohols consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Production in the U.S.

In value terms, unsaturated monohydric alcohols production totaled $X in 2022. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Unsaturated monohydric alcohols production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of unsaturated monohydric alcohols increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated monohydric alcohols exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of unsaturated monohydric alcohols exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports. Brazil, Singapore, India, China, Colombia, Japan, Austria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for unsaturated monohydric alcohols exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unsaturated monohydric alcohols export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unsaturated Monohydric Alcohols Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of unsaturated monohydric alcohols, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, unsaturated monohydric alcohols imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), India (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of unsaturated monohydric alcohols imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Switzerland, Malaysia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest unsaturated monohydric alcohols suppliers to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports. Japan, Switzerland and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average unsaturated monohydric alcohols import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :