Netherlands: Talcum Powder Market 2024

Talcum Powder Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch talcum powder market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Talcum Powder Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, talcum powder production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted prominent growth. Talcum powder production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Talcum powder exports from the Netherlands expanded significantly to X tons in 2021, surging by 9.6% compared with 2020. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 174% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of talcum powder exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Germany, Spain, Norway, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, Australia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +201.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for talcum powder exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), the UK ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +189.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 talcum powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talcum powder imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of talcum powder imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Canada and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +78.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest talcum powder suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 56% of total imports. Germany, China, Italy, France, Canada, Indonesia, Spain and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +86.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 talcum powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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