Netherlands: Biodiesel Market 2025

Biodiesel Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch biodiesel market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 82% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Biodiesel Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, biodiesel production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 2017 with an increase of 52%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Biodiesel Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, biodiesel exports from the Netherlands expanded significantly to X tons, with an increase of 10% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, biodiesel exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of biodiesel exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 68% share of total exports. The UK, Bulgaria, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +41.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for biodiesel exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports. The UK, Bulgaria, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +42.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average biodiesel export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded 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.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Biodiesel Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of biodiesel into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 22% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, biodiesel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of biodiesel imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the UK, Malaysia, Italy, South Korea and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest biodiesel suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 60% of total imports. Spain, the UK, Malaysia, Italy, South Korea and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +48.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average biodiesel import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, biodiesel import price increased by +58.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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