Netherlands: Market for Antimony Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Antimony Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

The Dutch antimony ore and concentrate market shrank rapidly to $X in 2021, declining by -17.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Production of Antimony Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of antimony ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by -99% to X kg. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9,966% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7,426%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for antimony ore and concentrate exports from the Netherlands, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, antimony ore and concentrate exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X kg), fivefold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +52.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+53.4% per year) and Italy (+36.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for antimony ores and concentrates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +29.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.8% per year) and Sweden (+43.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average antimony ore and concentrate export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 155%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Ireland (+60.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Antimony Ores and Concentrates

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of antimony ores and concentrates into the Netherlands dropped significantly to X kg, which is down by -99.6% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14,017% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, antimony ore and concentrate imports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 9,103% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X kg) was the main antimony ore and concentrate supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +31.9%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of antimony ores and concentrates to the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +8.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average antimony ore and concentrate import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 251% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 634%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +8.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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