Netherlands: Chlorosulphuric Acid Market 2024

Chlorosulphuric Acid Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch chlorosulphuric acid market reduced markedly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -40.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 8.2%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chlorosulphuric acid, when their volume decreased by -65.5% to X tons. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,092% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 925% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) was the main destination for chlorosulphuric acid exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, chlorosulphuric acid exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X kg), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +46.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-22.6% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for chlorosulphuric acid exports from the Netherlands, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +44.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+10.1% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chlorosulphuric acid export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 914% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belgium ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+75.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Chlorosulphuric Acid Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of chlorosulphuric acid decreased by -86.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35,003%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chlorosulphuric acid imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 34,508% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest chlorosulphuric acid supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, chlorosulphuric acid imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (0.0% per year) and Spain (+119.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chlorosulphuric acid to the Netherlands, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+219.0% per year) and Switzerland (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chlorosulphuric acid import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -68.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 313% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+45.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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