Benelux: Aniline Market 2024

Aniline Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux aniline market declined markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -27.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Aniline Production in Benelux

In value terms, aniline production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Aniline Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of aniline and its salts (excluding derivatives) in Benelux soared to X tons, picking up by 42% on 2020. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aniline exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw moderate growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the main exporter of aniline and its salts (excluding derivatives) in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a 14% share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+509.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +509.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands increased by +14 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest aniline supplier in Benelux, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In Belgium, aniline exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-2.3%).

Aniline Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of aniline and its salts (excluding derivatives) imported in Benelux contracted to X tons, waning by -13.6% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aniline imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 22% share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -1.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belgium (+15.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +15.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +16 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported aniline and its salts (excluding derivatives) in Benelux, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to -3.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform