Netherlands: Zinc Oxide Market 2025

Zinc Oxide Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch zinc oxide market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Zinc Oxide Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, zinc oxide production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Oxide Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc oxide exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of zinc oxide exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, the United States, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Norway and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for zinc oxide exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, the Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 zinc oxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc oxide export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Oxide Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc oxide imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc oxide imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, Belgium, Germany, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Peru ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest zinc oxide suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, 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 zinc oxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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