Netherlands: Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market 2024

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% 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 +56.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 17%. Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -28.7% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 59% of total exports. The UK, Sweden, Denmark, China, Estonia, Turkey, Finland, South Africa, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +81.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports. The UK, Denmark, Sweden, South Africa, Turkey, China, Estonia, Finland, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Estonia, with a CAGR of +76.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 31%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Germany (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymers Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers in primary forms increased by 2.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 +83.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Italy, the UK, Spain, Poland and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +38.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. The UK, Spain, Italy, South Korea and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +42.4%, recorded 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

The average ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers import price increased by +63.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 UK (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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