Netherlands: Mercury Market 2024

Mercury Market Size in the Netherlands

After five years of growth, the Dutch mercury market decreased by -3.5% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +76.3% against 2015 indices. Mercury consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Mercury Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, mercury production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 56%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Mercury Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, exports of mercuries from the Netherlands fell rapidly to X kg, waning by -91.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 286%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mercury exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 282%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X kg), Poland (X kg) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of mercury exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cyprus (with a CAGR of +53.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for mercury exported from the Netherlands were Poland ($X), Cyprus ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Cyprus, with a CAGR of +163.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average mercury export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Cyprus (+64.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mercury Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of mercuries decreased by -7.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 10,450% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mercury imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 3,907%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X kg), Germany (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main suppliers of mercury imports to the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +15.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest mercury suppliers to the Netherlands.

France, with a CAGR of +34.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average mercury import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 594% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+48.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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