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Benelux: Mercury Market 2024

Mercury Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux mercury market decreased by -3.5% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +75.0% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Mercury Production in Benelux

In value terms, mercury production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Mercury Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X kg of mercuries were exported in Benelux; falling by -78.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 297%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 261% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the major exporting country with an export of about X kg, which recorded 72% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X kg), creating a 28% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mercuries exports, with a CAGR of -28.7% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-55.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+68 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -68.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest mercury supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of -6.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 87%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 (+31.3%).

Mercury Imports

Imports in Benelux

Mercury imports totaled X tons in 2021, remaining constant against 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,267%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 308% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of mercuries, generating 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X kg), making up a 34% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of -0.0%).

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

Belgium, with a CAGR of +0.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 585%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices 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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.3%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mercury market in Benelux. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Benelux, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Benelux
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023