Netherlands: Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2024

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in the Netherlands

After three years of decline, the Dutch saturated acyclic hydrocarbons market increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 349% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons increased by 57% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after six years of decline. In general, exports recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 72%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a measured increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 69% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for saturated acyclic hydrocarbons exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports. Italy, Poland, Spain and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +17.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average saturated acyclic hydrocarbons export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons export price decreased by -20.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Saturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of saturated acyclic hydrocarbons, when their volume increased by 21% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 353% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 250% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest saturated acyclic hydrocarbons supplier to the Netherlands, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +95.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+10.5% per year) and Russia (-28.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest saturated acyclic hydrocarbons suppliers to the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Belgium ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for 77% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +82.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 saturated acyclic hydrocarbons import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, saturated acyclic hydrocarbons import price increased by +110.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 51%. The import price peaked in 2022 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 Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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