Netherlands: Carbides Market 2024

Carbides Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch carbides market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 63% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable downturn. Carbides consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carbides Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, carbides production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8.1%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Carbides Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Carbides exports from the Netherlands declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, waning by -38.5% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, carbides exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for carbides exports from the Netherlands, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, carbides exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+44.8% per year) and France (-21.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for carbides exports from the Netherlands, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 1.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+36.5% per year) and France (-24.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbides export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Belgium (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carbides Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of carbides, when their volume decreased by -23.8% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +4.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 95%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, carbides imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 372%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of carbides imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Brazil, Germany, Russia, Vietnam and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +75.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest carbides suppliers to the Netherlands were South Africa ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +59.7%, 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 carbides import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 142%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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