Netherlands: Market for Benzoyl Peroxide And Benzoyl Chloride 2025

Market Size for Benzoyl Peroxide And Benzoyl Chloride in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch benzoyl peroxide and chloride market, when its value decreased by -23.6% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Benzoyl peroxide and chloride consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Benzoyl Peroxide And Benzoyl Chloride

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride, when their volume increased by 123% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 262%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, benzoyl peroxide and chloride exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 334%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for benzoyl peroxide and chloride exports from the Netherlands, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, benzoyl peroxide and chloride exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +30.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+76.2% per year) and the UK (+44.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for benzoyl peroxide and chloride exported from the Netherlands were Denmark ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports. Norway, Austria, Germany, Poland, the United States, Switzerland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +88.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average benzoyl peroxide and chloride export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 47% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, benzoyl peroxide and chloride export price increased by +69.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Benzoyl Peroxide And Benzoyl Chloride

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride were imported into the Netherlands; increasing by 17% against 2021. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 111%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, benzoyl peroxide and chloride imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of benzoyl peroxide and chloride to the Netherlands, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, benzoyl peroxide and chloride imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +82.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.1% per year) and Germany (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest benzoyl peroxide and chloride suppliers to the Netherlands were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +83.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average benzoyl peroxide and chloride import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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