Netherlands: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dutch steatite market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Steatite Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of steatites, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steatite exports amounted to $X in 2019. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for steatite exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Steatite Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2019, overseas purchases of steatites increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, steatite imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of steatite imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest steatite suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, India, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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