Netherlands: Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2024

Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons market declined to $X in 2021, dropping by -6.3% 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). In general, consumption showed a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons increased by 54% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 228% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 412% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the Netherlands, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +56.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+114.2% per year) and France (+42.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports from the Netherlands, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +57.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+38.3% per year) and Russia (+99.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons export price decreased by -29.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 137%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons increased by 4.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +44.0% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +58.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 91% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +48.3%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Qatar ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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