Netherlands: Market for Polyolefins other than Polypropylene 2024

Market Size for Polyolefins other than Polypropylene in the Netherlands

The Dutch polyolefins other than polypropylene market expanded remarkably to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Polyolefins other than Polypropylene in the Netherlands

In value terms, polyolefins other than polypropylene production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Polyolefins other than polypropylene production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Exports of Polyolefins other than Polypropylene

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, shipments abroad of polyolefins other than polypropylene decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, polyolefins other than polypropylene exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of polyolefins other than polypropylene exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, China, Turkey, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for polyolefins other than polypropylene exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Poland, Italy, China, Spain, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Switzerland, Portugal and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 polyolefins other than polypropylene export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polyolefins other than Polypropylene

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, purchases abroad of polyolefins other than polypropylene increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polyolefins other than polypropylene imports expanded to $X in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of polyolefins other than polypropylene imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Austria, Italy, Spain, Israel, South Korea, Brazil, Japan and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest polyolefins other than polypropylene suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the average polyolefins other than polypropylene import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, polyolefins other than polypropylene import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform