Netherlands: Market for Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium 2024

Market Size for Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch barium or aluminium sulphates market decreased by -11.3% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium in the Netherlands

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of sulphates of barium or aluminium decreased by -12% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of barium or aluminium sulphates exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 94% share of total exports. China and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +46.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for barium or aluminium sulphates exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 83% of total exports. China and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

China, with a CAGR of +26.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average barium or aluminium sulphates export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 177%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 France (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sulphates Of Barium Or Aluminium

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of sulphates of barium or aluminium decreased by -29.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, barium or aluminium sulphates imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of barium or aluminium sulphates imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 70% of total imports. Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +195.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest barium or aluminium sulphates suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 63% of total imports. Sweden and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

France, with a CAGR of +174.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average barium or aluminium sulphates import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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