Southern Asia: 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 Southern Asia

The South Asian market 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 in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of 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 Southern Asia

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 modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat 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 in Southern Asia

Exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) shrank dramatically to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 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) shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, India (X tons) represented 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 Southern Asia, comprising X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols supplier in Southern Asia.

In India, exports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

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 Southern Asia

In 2023, the amount of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) imported in Southern Asia rose remarkably to X tons, surging by X% on 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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) contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

India prevails in octyl) structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, imports of lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and other saturated monohydric alcohols (excluding methyl, propyl and isopropyl, n-butyl, other butanols, octyl) increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform