Netherlands: Silicates Market 2024

Silicates Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch silicates market increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +29.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Silicates Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, silicates production fell significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Silicates Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates increased by 23% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 2,244% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silicates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,857%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for silicates exports from the Netherlands, with a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, silicates exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), sixfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+33.5% per year) and China (+13.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+22.7% per year) and South Korea (-1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silicates export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 71%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Silicates Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, silicates imports into the Netherlands soared to X tons, rising by 59% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, silicates imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of silicates to the Netherlands, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, silicates imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.1% per year) and Belgium (+5.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of silicates, commercial alkali metal silicates to the Netherlands, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.4% per year) and Belgium (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average silicates import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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