Overview of the Global Market for Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl)

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

The global market for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) contracted to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

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) dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a 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

Global exports 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 tons in 2023, waning by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global exports of remained at a 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) fell remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Singapore (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) was the main exporter of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in the world, generating X% of total export. Malaysia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United States (X%) and Indonesia (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols supplying countries worldwide were the Netherlands ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. Singapore, the United States, Indonesia and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends 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 2023, global imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) reduced to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a 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 sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), South Korea (X tons), India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Japan (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) was the key importer of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in the world, mixing up X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols importing markets worldwide were China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising X% of global imports. India, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese), Belgium, Indonesia, Germany, Malaysia, Japan and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted 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 Germany ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform