Czech Republic: Market for Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl) 2024

Market Size for Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl) in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) expanded remarkably to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% 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). Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl)

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2023, overseas shipments of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl)

Imports into the Czech Republic

Imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) into the Czech Republic expanded rapidly to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) rose remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) to the Czech Republic, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) stood at $X per ton in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform