Netherlands: Platinum Catalysts Market 2024

Platinum Catalysts Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch platinum catalysts market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Platinum catalysts consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Platinum Catalysts Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, platinum catalysts production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 1.2% against the previous year. Platinum catalysts production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Platinum Catalysts Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, platinum catalysts exports from the Netherlands reduced notably to X kg, dropping by -98.8% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 17,615%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, platinum catalysts exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 4,654%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for platinum catalysts exports from the Netherlands, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, platinum catalysts exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), more than tenfold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+146.6% per year) and the United States (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for platinum catalysts exports from the Netherlands, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-1.1% per year) and China (+27.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average platinum catalysts export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 527% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Platinum Catalysts Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of platinum catalysts imported into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 92% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, platinum catalysts imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X tons) was the main platinum catalysts supplier to the Netherlands, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-49.8% per year) and Spain (-64.7% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of platinum catalysts to the Netherlands, comprising 99.9% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway totaled +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-27.5% per year) and Spain (-63.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average platinum catalysts import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+346.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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