Netherlands: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2024

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in the Netherlands

The Dutch mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable setback. Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in the Netherlands

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -18.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 75%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports from the Netherlands

Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from the Netherlands surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 15% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 175%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Poland, Norway and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +173.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Norway, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +148.2%, 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 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes export price decreased by -10.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Israel (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports into the Netherlands

Mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports into the Netherlands expanded notably to X tons in 2021, growing by 6.2% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Egypt, Italy, Indonesia, Germany and France, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +27.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Qatar, Italy, Egypt, Indonesia, France and Germany, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +24.0%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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