Benelux: Compound Plasticisers Market 2024

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in Benelux

After three years of decline, the Benelux compound plasticisers market increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a moderate 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. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Compound Plasticisers Production in Benelux

In value terms, compound plasticisers production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, compound plasticisers export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas purchases of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together creating X% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest compound plasticisers importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform