Netherlands - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingJuly 2023 Sees a Slight Decline in the Netherlands' $88M Methanol Import
Netherlands Methanol Imports
In July 2023, purchases abroad of methanol (methyl alcohol) was finally on the rise to reach 252K tons for the first time since April 2023, thus ending a two-month declining trend. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from July 2022 to July 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, imports decreased by -17.0% against April 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 with an increase of 110% m-o-m.
In value terms, methanol imports contracted modestly to $88M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in December 2022 when imports increased by 130% month-to-month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Methanol in Netherlands (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| United States | 42.7 | 18.0 | 20.9 | 31.0 | 5.1 | 24.5 | 30.5 | 6.6 | 14.3 | 34.8 | 42.5 | 32.8 | 35.2 |
| Equatorial Guinea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20.1 | 21.3 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 17.4 | 9.0 | 26.6 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 13.8 | 20.2 | 18.4 | 14.9 | 5.5 | 23.0 | 7.8 | 22.8 | 12.9 | 36.0 | 15.5 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Venezuela | 10.2 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 14.6 | 5.2 | N/A | 7.8 | 6.3 | 10.6 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 10.2 | N/A |
| Others | 13.7 | 24.4 | 23.3 | 27.2 | 19.2 | 33.3 | 26.3 | 19.5 | 14.1 | 17.6 | 23.5 | 34.2 | 23.5 |
| Total | 80.4 | 68.1 | 67.2 | 87.7 | 35.0 | 80.7 | 92.5 | 76.4 | 65.7 | 111 | 108 | 88.9 | 88.0 |
Imports by Country
The United States (100K tons), Equatorial Guinea (91K tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (8.5K tons) were the main suppliers of methanol imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 79% of total imports.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the biggest increases were in Equatorial Guinea (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the United States ($35M), Equatorial Guinea ($27M) and Trinidad and Tobago ($2.7M) were the largest methanol suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 73% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Equatorial Guinea, with a CAGR of +4.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.
Import Prices by Country
In July 2023, the methanol price amounted to $349 per ton (CIF, Netherlands), with a decrease of -6% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 9.9% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $414 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($352 per ton) and Belgium ($339 per ton), while the price for Azerbaijan ($236 per ton) and Equatorial Guinea ($291 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)
Country coverage:
- Netherlands
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
