Netherlands: Market for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms contracted to $X in 2021, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms in the Netherlands

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms increased by 9.8% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +62.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports from the Netherlands, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.7% per year) and Poland (+6.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms exports from the Netherlands, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.3% per year) and Belgium (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms export price increased by +65.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Belgium (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Unsaturated Polyesters In Primary Forms

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms were imported into the Netherlands; with a decrease of -2.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 37%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 66%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of unsaturated polyesters in primary forms imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden, the UK and Finland, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +149.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest unsaturated polyesters in primary forms suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 51% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, Spain, Sweden, Lithuania and Finland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +130.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 import price for unsaturated polyesters in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 UK (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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