Netherlands: Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market 2024

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch fluorescent brightening agents market decreased by -22.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Fluorescent brightening agents consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Fluorescent brightening agents production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents were exported from the Netherlands; surging by 30% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 116% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of fluorescent brightening agents exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 62% share of total exports. France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Austria, Turkey, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +67.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest markets for fluorescent brightening agents exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 42% of total exports. Spain, Italy, Finland, Poland, Hungary, Sweden, Serbia, the UK, Austria and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Among the main countries of destination, Serbia, with a CAGR of +64.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fluorescent brightening agents export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -17.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 the UK (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents imported into the Netherlands fell to X tons, declining by -8.2% against 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 36%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of fluorescent brightening agents imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by India, which accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +22.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents to the Netherlands, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.1% per year) and India (+29.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fluorescent brightening agents import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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