Benelux: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Benelux

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market, when its value decreased by -8.6% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in Benelux

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes were exported in Benelux; increasing by 9.5% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,020% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 473%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a 6% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports, with a CAGR of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-11.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belgium increased by +16 percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplier in Benelux, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to +2.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%).

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports in Benelux shrank to X tons, waning by -7.1% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 407%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 296% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 92% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing an 8.2% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-14.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+24 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -24.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in Benelux, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform