N-butanol (1-butanol) accounts for the largest share of traded volume due to its role as a plasticizer and acrylate intermediate. Isobutanol has grown in relevance as a bio-based fuel blendstock candidate, while sec- and tert-butanol are traded in smaller, more specialized volumes for pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis applications.

Importers should verify current antidumping and countervailing duty orders, as certain oxygenated chemical products from specific origins have been subject to trade-remedy proceedings. Consulting a licensed customs broker before entry is advisable to confirm whether any orders apply to the specific isomer and country of origin.