Netherlands: Polycarboxylic Acid Market 2024

Polycarboxylic Acid Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch polycarboxylic acid market increased by 6.2% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +65.8% against 2018 indices. Polycarboxylic acid consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Polycarboxylic Acid Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, polycarboxylic acid production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Polycarboxylic Acid Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of polycarboxylic acids were exported from the Netherlands; which is down by -14.8% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polycarboxylic acid exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of polycarboxylic acid exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 43% share of total exports. France, Italy, Lithuania, Turkey, the United States, Switzerland, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +15.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for polycarboxylic acid exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 41% share of total exports. France, Italy, the United States, Switzerland, Turkey, Spain, Lithuania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +10.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average polycarboxylic acid export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polycarboxylic Acid Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of polycarboxylic acids imported into the Netherlands dropped remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -22.5% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, polycarboxylic acid imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 94%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of polycarboxylic acid imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 63% share of total imports. The United States, Spain, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +38.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polycarboxylic acid suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. The United States, France, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +38.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polycarboxylic acid import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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