Liquefied Butanes Price in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Liquefied Butanes Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
2. Liquefied Butanes Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
3. Liquefied Butanes Imports in the Netherlands
4. Liquefied Butanes Exports in the Netherlands

Liquefied Butanes Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average liquefied butanes import price amounted to $570 per ton, rising by 22% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $737 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to August 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Norway ($582 per ton) and Belgium ($560 per ton), while the price for Sweden ($490 per ton) and the UK ($548 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Liquefied Butanes Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

The average liquefied butanes export price stood at $653 per ton in August 2023, growing by 7.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 18% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $742 per ton. From February 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($1,101 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($514 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Liquefied Butanes Imports in the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of liquefied butaneses into the Netherlands contracted significantly to 689K tons, waning by -39.9% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year.

In value terms, liquefied butanes imports dropped significantly to $526M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $723M, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Butanes to the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Czech Republic (undefinedK tons)
2. United States (244.2K tons)
3. Norway (228.5K tons)
4. Belgium (60.3K tons)
5. Germany (35.1K tons)
6. Denmark (32.7K tons)
7. Russia (24.3K tons)
8. France (21.8K tons)
9. Sweden (9.0K tons)
10. United Kingdom (8.2K tons)

Liquefied Butanes Exports in the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of liquefied butaneses exported from the Netherlands reduced notably to 343K tons, which is down by -29.9% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year.

In value terms, liquefied butanes exports dropped to $270M in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 107%.

Top Export Markets for Liquefied Butanes from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Belgium (241.6K tons)
2. Germany (80.7K tons)
3. France (6.4K tons)
4. Spain (5.8K tons)
5. Morocco (4.6K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform