Netherlands: O-Xylene Market 2025

O-Xylene Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch o-xylene market decreased by -30.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. O-xylene consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

O-Xylene Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, o-xylene production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. O-xylene production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

O-Xylene Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, o-xylene exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons, growing by 82% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +113.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, o-xylene exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a modest increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for o-xylene exports from the Netherlands, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, o-xylene exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +22.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-6.9% per year) and South Africa (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for o-xylene exports from the Netherlands, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-6.4% per year) and South Africa (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average o-xylene export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 33% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to South Africa ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

O-Xylene Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of o-xylene increased by 9.1% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, o-xylene imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of o-xylene imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +355.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), South Korea ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest o-xylene suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 79% of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +547.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average o-xylene import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 48% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+42.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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