Netherlands: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch styrene-acrylonitrile market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Styrene-acrylonitrile production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) exported from the Netherlands fell notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for styrene-acrylonitrile exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, styrene-acrylonitrile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms) exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average styrene-acrylonitrile export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (abs) copolymers (in primary forms), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of styrene-acrylonitrile imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, South Korea, Italy, Sweden, the United States, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Austria and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest styrene-acrylonitrile suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. South Korea, the UK, Italy, Sweden, Japan, the United States, Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese) and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average styrene-acrylonitrile import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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