Netherlands: Pyrites Market 2024

Pyrites Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch pyrites market reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pyrites Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, pyrites production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pyrites Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Pyrites exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 123% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 165% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pyrites exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 200%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of pyrites exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 78% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +84.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pyrites exports from the Netherlands, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Algeria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+47.2% per year) and Germany (-5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pyrites export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pyrites export price increased by +35.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 the United States (+27.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pyrites Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of pyrites were imported into the Netherlands; increasing by 48% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 181%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pyrites imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main pyrites supplier to the Netherlands, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, pyrites imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X kg), with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.2% per year) and Germany (-25.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest pyrites suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 99% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +76.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average pyrites import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -52.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 798% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell markedly in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+72.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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