Netherlands: Fertilizer Market 2024

Fertilizer Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch fertilizer market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fertilizer Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fertilizer production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fertilizer Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of fertilizers exported from the Netherlands soared to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fertilizer exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for fertilizer exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fertilizer exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fertilizer exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Brazil, the United States, Poland, Spain, Canada and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 fertilizer export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest 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, fertilizer export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Fertilizer Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of fertilizers increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fertilizer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of fertilizer imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. Israel, Russia, Chile, France, Canada, Finland, the UK and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest fertilizer suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Chile, Israel, Spain, France, Canada, Finland, the UK and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average fertilizer import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight expansion 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, fertilizer import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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