Netherlands: Market for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine 2024

Market Size for Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 6.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine in the Netherlands

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 53%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 33% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 463% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 269% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 60% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Norway and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +206.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine exported from the Netherlands were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports. Spain, the UK, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +213.9%, 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 export price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Italy (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines increased by 64% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 138%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 785%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +35.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+206.6% per year) and Germany (+45.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 13% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +166.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average import price for fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodines amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -26.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 271% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform