Netherlands: Salt Market 2024

Salt Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Dutch salt market, when its value increased by 14% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Salt Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, salt production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Salt production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Salt Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of salt and pure sodium chloride from the Netherlands contracted to X tons, waning by -12.6% against 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +4.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 89% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, salt exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +58.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for salt exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, salt exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Norway (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.0% per year) and Norway (-0.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for salt and pure sodium chloride exports from the Netherlands, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+4.2% per year) and Norway (+4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average salt export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Norway (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of salt and pure sodium chloride were imported into the Netherlands; shrinking by -14.9% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 234%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, salt imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest salt supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, salt imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+14.7% per year) and Spain (+8.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest salt suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 66% of total imports. The UK, Poland and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.5%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +28.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the average salt import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, salt import price increased by +37.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 60%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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