Europe: 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 Europe

The Europe market for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) dropped to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Europe

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) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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) plummeted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl), creating X% of total exports. Poland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), Belgium (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland, Belgium and France increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

In the Netherlands, exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in Europe

In 2023, overseas purchases of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat 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) declined remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl). At the same time, Spain (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Switzerland (X%), Italy (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.), Belgium (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an X% share.

In the Netherlands, imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform