Netherlands: Market for Zirconium Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

The Dutch zirconium ore and concentrate market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in the Netherlands

In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with a decrease of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of zirconium ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for zirconium ore and concentrate exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zirconium ore and concentrate exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for zirconium ores and concentrates exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zirconium ore and concentrate export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of zirconium ores and concentrates into the Netherlands shrank remarkably to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of zirconium ore and concentrate imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Ukraine, Belgium, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest zirconium ore and concentrate suppliers to the Netherlands were Indonesia ($X), Senegal ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Thailand, Ukraine, Belgium, France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 zirconium ore and concentrate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Indonesia ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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