Liquefied Butanes Price in Ukraine - 2023

Liquefied Butanes Price in Ukraine (CIF) - 2022

The average liquefied butanes import price stood at $882 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a modest expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($1,317 per ton), while the price for Russia ($633 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+72.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Liquefied Butanes Price in Ukraine (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average liquefied butanes export price amounted to $3,749 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 689%. The export price peaked 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 North Macedonia ($5,146 per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($3,237 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+34.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Liquefied Butanes Imports in Ukraine

In 2022, approx. 261K tons of liquefied butaneses were imported into Ukraine; waning by -57.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 614K tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, liquefied butanes imports declined sharply to $230M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 80%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $350M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Import of Liquefied Butanes in Ukraine (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Lithuania	6.9	3.4	14.7	40.7	80.7%
Kazakhstan	42.0	49.2	100	39.4	-2.1%
Romania	1.5	4.6	10.3	32.8	179.6%
Belarus	131	60.0	104	24.7	-42.7%
Poland	6.4	3.7	2.7	13.0	26.6%
Netherlands	N/A	N/A	3.3	11.6	251.5%
Croatia	N/A	0.4	N/A	10.2	405.0%
Algeria	N/A	1.1	2.3	9.1	187.6%
Russia	54.3	64.8	105	8.4	-46.3%
United Kingdom	N/A	N/A	1.2	6.0	400.0%
Latvia	0.2	0.4	0.2	5.4	200.0%
Czech Republic	1.2	0.3	0.3	4.9	59.8%
Others	9.2	6.9	5.4	23.5	36.7%
Total	253	195	350	230	-3.1%

Top Suppliers of Liquefied Butanes to Ukraine in 2022:

Kazakhstan (51.4K tons)
Lithuania (48.8K tons)
Belarus (38.1K tons)
Romania (29.4K tons)
Russia (13.3K tons)
Poland (13.2K tons)
Croatia (11.4K tons)
Algeria (9.0K tons)
Netherlands (8.8K tons)
Czech Republic (6.3K tons)
Latvia (6.2K tons)
United Kingdom (5.5K tons)

Liquefied Butanes Exports in Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of liquefied butaneses were finally on the rise to reach 1.7 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, liquefied butanes exports soared to $6.4K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a sharp curtailment.

Export of Liquefied Butanes in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Romania	N/A	N/A	3.9	4.1	5.1%
North Macedonia	125	402	N/A	2.1	-74.4%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	166	185	N/A	0.2	-89.4%
Bulgaria	3,215	3,480	0.3	N/A	-99.0%
Niger	840	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	3,216	3,488	0.3	0.1	-96.9%
Total	7,562	7,555	4.5	6.4	-90.5%