Netherlands - Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingDramatic Drop in the Netherlands' Potassium Hydroxide Imports to $71M in 2023
Netherlands Potassium Hydroxide Imports
After two years of growth, purchases abroad of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) decreased by -35.6% to 56K tons in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 86%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 88K tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, potassium hydroxide imports reduced dramatically to $71M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 156%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $88M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Potassium Hydroxide in Netherlands (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Belgium | 20.1 | 22.0 | 18.0 | 16.6 | 16.8 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 18.5 | 23.7 | 55.6 | 38.4 |
| Germany | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 14.4 | 18.2 |
| United States | N/A | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Sweden | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| France | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 5.4 | 2.1 |
| South Korea | 0.6 | 0.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.8 | 0.8 | N/A | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| China | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Italy | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| United Kingdom | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| Others | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Total | 27.2 | 29.4 | 26.3 | 24.8 | 24.8 | 29.2 | 30.0 | 28.5 | 34.6 | 88.4 | 70.5 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Belgium (37K tons) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide to the Netherlands, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, potassium hydroxide imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (11K tons), threefold. Sweden (1.6K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.9% per year) and Sweden (+5.2% per year).
In value terms, Belgium ($38M) constituted the largest supplier of potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) to the Netherlands, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($18M), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 3.8% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+23.4% per year) and the United States (+53.3% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the potassium hydroxide price amounted to $1,250 per ton (CIF, Netherlands), jumping by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,785 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($1,045 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potassium hydroxide 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.
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
