Netherlands: Direct Dye Market 2024

Direct Dye Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch direct dye market decreased by -62.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Direct dye consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Direct Dye Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of direct dyes and preparations based thereon increased by 76% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 191% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, direct dye exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for direct dye exports from the Netherlands, with a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, direct dye exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +53.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+51.8% per year) and Austria (+79.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for direct dye exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. Austria, France, Poland, the UK, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Hungary, Slovenia and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +160.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average direct dye export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 69%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Sweden (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Direct Dye Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of direct dyes and preparations based thereon imported into the Netherlands surged to X tons, with an increase of 31% on the previous year. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, direct dye imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 151% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest direct dye supplier to the Netherlands, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, direct dye imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-0.4% per year) and Germany (+17.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of direct dyes and preparations based thereon to the Netherlands, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +24.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.8% per year) and the UK (+0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average direct dye import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 10%. 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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