Netherlands: Compound Plasticisers Market 2024

Compound Plasticisers Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch compound plasticisers market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Compound Plasticisers Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, compound plasticisers production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Compound Plasticisers Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, compound plasticisers exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of compound plasticisers exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, the UK, Turkey, Sweden, Spain, Poland, Australia, Taiwan (Chinese), Bulgaria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for compound plasticisers exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Belgium, the UK, Turkey, Sweden, Spain, Poland, Australia, Taiwan (Chinese), Bulgaria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Australia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average compound plasticisers export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, compound plasticisers export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Compound Plasticisers Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, compound plasticisers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Estonia (X tons) constituted the largest compound plasticisers supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, compound plasticisers imports from Estonia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Estonia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest compound plasticisers suppliers to the Netherlands were Estonia ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Argentina, China, Austria, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, 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 compound plasticisers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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