Netherlands: Dicalcium Phosphate Market 2024

Dicalcium Phosphate Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch dicalcium phosphate market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded mild growth. Dicalcium phosphate consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dicalcium Phosphate Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate production declined sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a dramatic setback. Dicalcium phosphate production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Dicalcium Phosphate Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) exported from the Netherlands shrank dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -76.7% against 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 391%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 246%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dicalcium phosphate exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, dicalcium phosphate exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-23.5% per year) and Poland (+30.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-23.1% per year) and Belgium (-21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dicalcium phosphate export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 72% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dicalcium phosphate export price increased by +69.2% against 2018 indices. 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 export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dicalcium Phosphate Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 68%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of dicalcium phosphate imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 89% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States and Spain, which together accounted for a further 5.7%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +44.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest dicalcium phosphate suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. The United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +54.3%, recorded 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 dicalcium phosphate import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dicalcium phosphate import price decreased by -25.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 56% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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