Netherlands: Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market 2024

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a remarkable increase. Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms decreased by -29.8% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 41% share of total exports. Hungary, France, Poland, the UK, Turkey, Israel, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 38% share of total exports. Hungary, France, Poland, Turkey, the UK, Israel, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +26.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 64% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Turkey (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of styrene-acrylonitrile (san) copolymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -55.9% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 74%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Spain, Mexico and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 74% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Mexico, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +39.5%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average styrene-acrylonitrile copolymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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