Netherlands: Chlorides Market 2024

Chlorides Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch chlorides market decreased by -67.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption faced a abrupt slump. Chlorides consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Chlorides Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, chlorides production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Chlorides Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +126.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 75%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +98.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of chlorides exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 61% of total exports. The UK, Norway, Angola, Turkey, the United States, Canada and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chlorides exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports. The United States, the UK, Angola, Turkey, Canada, Spain and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +69.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 chlorides export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 the United States (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chlorides Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of chlorides (excluding ammonium chloride) increased by 7.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chlorides imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of chlorides to the Netherlands, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorides imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-3.4% per year) and France (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest chlorides suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 77% of total imports. China, Poland, Finland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +25.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average chlorides import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 36% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, chlorides import price decreased by -15.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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