Netherlands: Ammonium Chloride Market 2024

Ammonium Chloride Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch ammonium chloride market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a strong increase. Ammonium chloride consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, ammonium chloride production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 45%. Ammonium chloride production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ammonium Chloride Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of ammonium chloride, which increased by 17% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium chloride exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of ammonium chloride exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Norway, France, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, Poland and Romania, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +137.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for ammonium chloride exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 59% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Switzerland, France, Turkey, Norway, Spain, Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +78.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ammonium chloride export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ammonium Chloride Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of ammonium chloride into the Netherlands surged to X tons, increasing by 16% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ammonium chloride imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 30%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest ammonium chloride supplier to the Netherlands, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, ammonium chloride imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+20.3% per year) and Greece (+148.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ammonium chloride to the Netherlands, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+23.0% per year) and Greece (+128.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ammonium chloride import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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