Overview of the Global Market for Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function

Market Size for Butanal (Butyraldehyde, Normal Isomer) And Acyclic Aldehydes, Without Other Oxygen Function

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in the global market for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function, when its value decreased by -4.5% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13%. Global production peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

Exports

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function decreased by -12.8% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 9.4%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and the United States (X tons) represented the main exporter of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function in the world, constituting 64% of total export. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 9.9% share, followed by Malaysia (5.3%). Belgium (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Japan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +61.6%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 59% share of global exports. France, Malaysia, Japan, Belgium, Poland and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +53.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function decreased by -12.9% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, butanal butanal and acyclic aldehydes imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the six major importers of butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function, namely Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, India and the Netherlands, represented more than half of total import. The UK (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of +15.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 31% of global imports. India, China, the Netherlands, Spain, France, the UK, Brazil, Italy, Sweden and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +17.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for butanal (butyraldehyde, normal isomer) and acyclic aldehydes, without other oxygen function stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+5.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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