Netherlands: Ethylene Glycol Market 2025

Ethylene Glycol Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch ethylene glycol market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -13.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Ethylene glycol consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ethylene Glycol Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, ethylene glycol production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 542%. Ethylene glycol production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene Glycol Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of ethylene glycol (ethanediol) decreased by -25.2% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene glycol exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for ethylene glycol exports from the Netherlands, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, ethylene glycol exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +15.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+43.8% per year) and Germany (-26.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for ethylene glycol (ethanediol) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +13.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-26.3% per year) and Spain (+38.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene glycol export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene Glycol Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ethylene glycol (ethanediol) decreased by -56.2% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene glycol imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene glycol imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +618.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ethylene glycol suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 93% of total imports. South Korea and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.7%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +518.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ethylene glycol import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 55%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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