Netherlands: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2022

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2020, the Dutch acyclic hydrocarbons market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Acyclic hydrocarbons consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons production contracted dramatically to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Acyclic hydrocarbons production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2020, exports of acyclic hydrocarbons from the Netherlands totaled X tons, increasing by X% against 2019. In general, exports, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons exports plummeted to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The U.S. (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average acyclic hydrocarbons export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded decline in purchases abroad of acyclic hydrocarbons, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of acyclic hydrocarbons imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, the U.S., Russia and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest acyclic hydrocarbons suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., India, Russia and Norway, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, India recorded 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average acyclic hydrocarbons import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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