Netherlands: Cyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2024

Cyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cyclic hydrocarbons market amounted to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Cyclic hydrocarbons consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of other cyclic hydrocarbons were exported from the Netherlands; which is down by -13.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +66.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cyclic hydrocarbons exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 94%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cyclic hydrocarbons exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 84% share of total exports. Italy, Portugal, Slovakia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +72.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for cyclic hydrocarbons exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Italy, Slovakia and the United States, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +70.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average cyclic hydrocarbons export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 France (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of other cyclic hydrocarbons decreased by -21.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 185%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cyclic hydrocarbons imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 116%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of cyclic hydrocarbons imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +275.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cyclic hydrocarbons suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 72% of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +229.3%, 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 cyclic hydrocarbons import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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