Product Code: ETC4698306 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The butane market in North Korea is relatively underdeveloped due to the country`s limited industrial base and international sanctions that restrict imports of many petroleum products. However, butane is still used domestically for various purposes, including as a fuel for lighters, portable stoves, and in some industrial applications. The market is constrained by North Korea overall economic situation, with supply largely dependent on illicit trade and black-market operations.
The butane market in North Korea is primarily driven by its applications in fuel and heating. Butane is a crucial component in LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), which is widely used for cooking and heating in residential sectors due to its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Additionally, the growing need for portable energy sources in rural and off-grid areas boosts the demand for butane. The limited domestic production capacity necessitates imports, which are influenced by geopolitical factors and international sanctions. However, the government`s focus on improving energy infrastructure and self-sufficiency continues to drive the market.
The North Korea butane market faces challenges due to limited access to international markets for procurement and distribution. Sanctions and geopolitical tensions restrict trade opportunities, hindering the development and expansion of this market. Additionally, infrastructure limitations and lack of technological advancements pose significant hurdles for efficient extraction, refining, and distribution processes.
The North Korea government tightly controls the production, distribution, and pricing of butane within the country. State-owned enterprises dominate this sector, with strict regulations in place to ensure that butane resources are allocated according to state priorities. Foreign investment in the butane market is limited due to government restrictions and concerns over sanctions.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 North Korea Butane Market Overview |
3.1 North Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 North Korea Butane Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 North Korea Butane Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 North Korea Butane Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 North Korea Butane Market Trends |
6 North Korea Butane Market Segmentations |
6.1 North Korea Butane Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By Gasoline Crude Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By Isobutane, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 North Korea Butane Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By LPG, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By Petrochemicals, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By Refineries, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 North Korea Butane Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 North Korea Butane Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 North Korea Butane Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 North Korea Butane Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 North Korea Butane Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 North Korea Butane Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 North Korea Butane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 North Korea Butane Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 North Korea Butane Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 North Korea Butane Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 North Korea Butane Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |