Netherlands: Market for Bromides And Bromide Oxides, Iodides And Iodide Oxides 2024

Market Size for Bromides And Bromide Oxides, Iodides And Iodide Oxides in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for bromides and bromide oxides, iodides and iodide oxides increased by 55% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Bromides And Bromide Oxides, Iodides And Iodide Oxides in the Netherlands

In value terms, bromides, iodides and oxids thereof production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 101%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Bromides And Bromide Oxides, Iodides And Iodide Oxides

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, bromides, iodides and oxids thereof exports from the Netherlands reduced to X tons, waning by -6.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -24.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 85%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bromides, iodides and oxids thereof exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +99.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 91%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of bromides, iodides and oxids thereof exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 69% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, the UK, Poland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +48.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bromides, iodides and oxids thereof exported from the Netherlands were Norway ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 69% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.4%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for bromides and bromide oxides, iodides and iodide oxides amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Norway (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bromides And Bromide Oxides, Iodides And Iodide Oxides

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of bromides and bromide oxides, iodides and iodide oxides decreased by -10.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bromides, iodides and oxids thereof imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X tons) constituted the largest bromides, iodides and oxids thereof supplier to the Netherlands, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, bromides, iodides and oxids thereof imports from Israel exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Israel totaled -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.0% per year) and the UK (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, Israel ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bromides and bromide oxides, iodides and iodide oxides to the Netherlands, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Israel stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.2% per year) and the UK (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for bromides and bromide oxides, iodides and iodide oxides amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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