Netherlands: Market for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms fell markedly to $X in 2021, declining by -44.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than X, in Primary Forms in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms exported from the Netherlands stood at X tons, surging by 4.9% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms from the Netherlands, accounting for a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+12.5% per year) and Belgium (-4.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms exports from the Netherlands, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-2.9% per year) and Poland (+13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 65% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Finland ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms, when their volume increased by 48% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms to the Netherlands, together accounting for 68% of total imports. The United States, Brazil, Austria, France, Spain, South Korea, Norway, Italy, Sweden and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +109.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 69% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Austria, Brazil, France, Spain, South Korea, Norway, Italy, Sweden and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +106.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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