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Netherlands: Crude Oil Market 2025

Crude Oil Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch crude oil market increased by 94% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Crude Oil Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, crude oil exports from the Netherlands contracted sharply to X tons, shrinking by -57.9% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, crude oil exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for crude oil exports from the Netherlands, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for crude petroleum oil exports from the Netherlands, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at -10.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average crude oil export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -7.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-8.3%).

Crude Oil Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of crude petroleum oil into the Netherlands was estimated at X tons, remaining constant against 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, crude oil imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest crude oil supplier to the Netherlands, with a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, crude oil imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +104.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (-9.8% per year) and Nigeria (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X), the United States ($X) and Norway ($X) were the largest crude oil suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 44% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +89.8%, recorded 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 crude oil import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 47%. 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for crude petroleum oil in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, China and Russia, with a combined 45% share of global consumption. India, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of crude petroleum oil in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia, with a combined 42% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of crude petroleum oil to the Netherlands?

In value terms, the largest crude oil suppliers to the Netherlands were the UK, the United States and Canada, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of crude petroleum oil from the Netherlands?

In value terms, Belgium remains the key foreign market for crude oil exports from the Netherlands, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 25% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for crude petroleum oil in the Netherlands?

In 2021, the average crude oil export price amounted to $519 per ton, jumping by 67% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for crude petroleum oil in the Netherlands?

In 2021, the average crude oil import price amounted to $525 per ton, growing by 72% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the crude oil market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024