Netherlands: Market for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) 2024

Market Size for Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 271% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap) in the Netherlands

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; 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.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Spain, Poland, Israel, Turkey and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports. France, the UK, Spain, Poland, Israel, Turkey and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +26.4%, recorded 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

The average export price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Ionic Surface-Active Agents (Excluding Soap)

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) decreased by -3.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) supplier to the Netherlands, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, non-ionic surface-active agents (excl. soap) imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+9.5% per year) and the United States (-10.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) to the Netherlands, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.8% per year) and the United States (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-ionic surface-active agents (excluding soap) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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