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View PricingNetherlands Sees a Significant Reduction in Phenols Imports, Dropping to $411 Million in 2023
Netherlands Phenols Imports
In 2023, the amount of phenols imported into the Netherlands dropped dramatically to 276K tons, declining by -32.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 542K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, phenols imports shrank sharply to $411M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $863M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Phenols in Netherlands (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Belgium | 249 | 214 | 111 | 67.5 | 179 | 363 | 221 | 177 | 381 | 326 | 142 |
| Germany | 320 | 270 | 183 | 149 | 168 | 120 | 109 | 80.0 | 130 | 131 | 95.3 |
| United States | 170 | 146 | 104 | 65.5 | 60.2 | 21.7 | 36.9 | 43.8 | 66.4 | 80.8 | 43.5 |
| Saudi Arabia | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 16.8 | 23.6 | 26.9 | 52.7 | 77.0 | 42.6 |
| Austria | 4.3 | 4.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 8.2 | 9.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 19.8 |
| India | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 12.7 |
| Jordan | N/A | N/A | 14.8 | 7.4 | 7.9 | N/A | 7.3 | N/A | 5.5 | 0.1 | 9.6 |
| China | 8.9 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 13.9 | 20.9 | 26.0 | 8.8 |
| Finland | 25.6 | 29.4 | 19.6 | 28.7 | 13.3 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 6.7 |
| Spain | 56.7 | 69.2 | 58.1 | 46.7 | 41.6 | 29.5 | 9.1 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Others | 26.9 | 40.3 | 22.4 | 25.0 | 26.4 | 29.1 | 21.5 | 31.8 | 37.6 | 65.1 | 27.2 |
| Total | 863 | 783 | 517 | 394 | 511 | 602 | 439 | 387 | 712 | 724 | 411 |
Imports by Country
Belgium (113K tons), Germany (66K tons) and Saudi Arabia (35K tons) were the main suppliers of phenols imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 77% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +281.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest phenols suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($142M), Germany ($95M) and the United States ($43M), with a combined 68% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Austria, India, Jordan, China, Finland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +264.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In 2023, monophenols (259K tons) was the main type of phenols supplied to the Netherlands, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, monophenols exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a; diphenylolpropane) and its salts (8.9K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by polyphenols and phenol-alcohols (3.2K tons), with a 1.2% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of monophenols imports totaled -6.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a; diphenylolpropane) and its salts (-10.3% per year) and polyphenols and phenol-alcohols (-2.8% per year).
In value terms, monophenols ($337M) constituted the largest type of phenols supplied to the Netherlands, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by polyphenols and phenol-alcohols ($30M), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a; diphenylolpropane) and its salts, with a 3.7% share.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the phenols price stood at $1,490 per ton (CIF, Netherlands), declining by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,775 per ton, and then fell remarkably in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($4,578 per ton), while the price for Finland ($1,109 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phenols 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 20142410 - Monophenols
- Prodcom 20142433 - 4,4-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) a nd its salts
- Prodcom 20142439 - Polyphenols (including salts, excluding 4,4 isopropylidenediphenol) and phenol-alcohols
- Prodcom 20142450 - Halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
