Netherlands: Other Chemical Products Market 2024

Other Chemical Products Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch other chemical products market reached $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Other chemical products consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Other Chemical Products Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, other chemical products production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47%. Other chemical products production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Other Chemical Products Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Other chemical products exports from the Netherlands expanded slightly to X tons in 2016, growing by 3.4% against 2015. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 10%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other chemical products exports shrank slightly to $X in 2016. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for other chemical products exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, other chemical products exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), sevenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.9% per year) and Belgium (-21.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for other chemical products exports from the Netherlands, comprising 19% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 8.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -15.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.4% per year) and Italy (-11.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the average other chemical products export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2016, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Other Chemical Products Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2016, purchases abroad of other chemical products was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other chemical products imports skyrocketed to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest other chemical products supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, other chemical products imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-14.6% per year) and Ireland (+31.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other chemical products to the Netherlands, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-6.3% per year) and Ireland (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average other chemical products import price stood at $X per ton in 2016, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2016: its price increased at an average annual rate of +16.9% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, other chemical products import price increased by +86.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2016 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+38.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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