Liquefied Butanes Price in Bolivia - 2022

Liquefied Butanes Price in Bolivia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average liquefied butanes import price amounted to $931 per ton, with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,995 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Brazil ($16,275 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($834 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Liquefied Butanes Price in Bolivia (FOB) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes export price stood at $200,831 per ton in 2022, declining by -45% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 87,864%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $365,162 per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +732.6% per year.

Liquefied Butanes Imports in Bolivia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of liquefied butaneses decreased by -99.8% to 72 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 80%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 51 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, liquefied butanes imports declined sharply to $67 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $27K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Liquefied Butanes in Bolivia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Korea	15.7	23.0	19.8	0.1	-81.5%
Chile	3.0	2.8	3.6	N/A	9.5%
Others	2.5	1.3	0.8	N/A	-43.4%
Total	21.2	27.1	24.2	0.1	-83.2%

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Butanes to Bolivia in 2022:

South Korea (61.0 kg)
Chile (11.0 kg)

Liquefied Butanes Exports in Bolivia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of liquefied butaneses, when their volume increased by 4% to 942 kg. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous contraction.

In value terms, liquefied butanes exports shrank sharply to $189K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 596% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $331K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.