Netherlands: Market for Titanium Ores and Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Titanium Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

The Dutch titanium ore and concentrate market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 56% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible slump. Titanium ore and concentrate consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Titanium Ores and Concentrates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of titanium ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by -81.5% to X tons. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 2,720% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, titanium ore and concentrate exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 1,263% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Guyana (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of titanium ore and concentrate exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 41% of total exports. Brazil, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Estonia, Russia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +678.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Guyana ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for titanium ore and concentrate exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 42% of total exports. Germany, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Canada, Spain, Estonia, Russia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +688.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average titanium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 86% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 Guyana (+66.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Titanium Ores and Concentrates

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of titanium ores and concentrates decreased by -50.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 206%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, titanium ore and concentrate imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 100%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main suppliers of titanium ore and concentrate imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 77% of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Sierra Leone, Senegal and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +743.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Australia ($X) and Mozambique ($X) appeared to be the largest titanium ore and concentrate suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Germany, Belgium, Sierra Leone, Senegal and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +686.8%, 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 titanium ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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