Netherlands: Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market 2024

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Market Size in the Netherlands

After three years of decline, the Dutch aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures market increased by 6.8% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 38%. Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures decreased by -27% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports from the Netherlands, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-11.7% per year) and the United States (-0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures exports from the Netherlands, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-11.6% per year) and the United States (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 China (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aromatic Hydrocarbon Mixtures Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of naphthalene and other aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures decreased by -18.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 50% of total imports. Belgium, Portugal, Turkey, Sweden, Poland, Denmark and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +11.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 52% of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, Denmark and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 52% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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