Italy: Market for Lauryl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol and Other Saturated Monohydric Alcohols (Excluding Methyl, Propyl and Isopropyl, N-butyl, Other Butanols, Octyl) 2024

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

The Italian market for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) reduced rapidly to $X in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Italy

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) reduced markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Italy

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the 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) reduced notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) from Italy, together comprising X% of total exports. China, Spain, the United States, the UK, Tunisia, Slovakia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols exported from Italy were Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Spain, the UK, the United States, Slovakia, Tunisia and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Italy

Imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) into Italy fell to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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 markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols supplier to Italy, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

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, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform