Liquefied Butanes Price in Brazil - 2023

Liquefied Butanes Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes import price stood at $661 per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $845 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($1,512 per ton), while the price for Angola ($213 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+18.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Liquefied Butanes Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes export price stood at $13,994 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 1,317%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($14,165 per ton), while the average price for exports to Paraguay stood at $5,961 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uruguay (+28.4%).

Liquefied Butanes Imports in Brazil

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of liquefied butaneses, when their volume decreased by -35.3% to 352K tons. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 228%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 544K tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, liquefied butanes imports contracted significantly to $233M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 234%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $312M, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Import of Liquefied Butanes in Brazil (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Argentina	14.9	21.0	102	98.2	87.5%
Venezuela	30.6	36.9	107	70.0	31.8%
United States	2.5	20.6	61.2	39.4	150.7%
Chile	7.3	8.8	25.6	16.7	31.8%
Angola	3.3	2.9	6.3	3.0	-3.1%
Others	2.7	2.9	8.9	5.2	24.4%
Total	61.3	93.2	312	233	56.1%

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Butanes to Brazil in 2022:

Argentina (193.2K tons)
United States (72.8K tons)
Venezuela (46.3K tons)
Chile (21.9K tons)
Angola (14.1K tons)

Liquefied Butanes Exports in Brazil

In 2022, exports of liquefied butaneses from Brazil skyrocketed to 848 kg, jumping by 366% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous setback.

In value terms, liquefied butanes exports surged to $12K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic descent.