Netherlands: Sodium Carbonate Market 2025

Sodium Carbonate Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch sodium carbonate market increased by 8.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +52.1% against 2020 indices. Sodium carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sodium Carbonate Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sodium carbonate production fell remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sodium Carbonate Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of sodium carbonate, when their volume decreased by -23.4% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 162%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sodium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 179%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of sodium carbonate exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +253.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sodium carbonate exported from the Netherlands were South Africa ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 82% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Africa, with a CAGR of +283.8%, recorded 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 sodium carbonate export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 106% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 South Africa (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sodium Carbonate Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sodium carbonate, when their volume decreased by -17% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sodium carbonate imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main suppliers of sodium carbonate imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Belgium, Spain, the UK, France and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +87.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the largest sodium carbonate suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Belgium, France, the UK, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +80.3%, 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

The average sodium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 37% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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