Benelux: Colloidal Precious Metals Market 2024

Colloidal Precious Metals Market Size in Benelux

For the fourth consecutive year, the Benelux colloidal precious metals market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Colloidal Precious Metals Production in Benelux

In value terms, colloidal precious metals production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Colloidal Precious Metals Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) exported in Benelux surged to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, colloidal precious metals exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest colloidal precious metals supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, colloidal precious metals exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Colloidal Precious Metals Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, colloidal precious metals imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importer of colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported colloidal precious metals, compounds and amalgams of precious metals (excluding silver nitrate) in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X,713 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform