Cyclic Hydrocarbons; M-Xylene Price in the Netherlands - 2023

Cyclic Hydrocarbons; M-Xylene Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylene export price amounted to $1,498 per ton, picking up by 63% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 404% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $7,255 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($2,009 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($530 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 Qatar (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cyclic Hydrocarbons; M-Xylene Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022

The average cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylene import price stood at $11,418 per ton in 2022, growing by 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 148% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $12,573 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($12,781 per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $6,988 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cyclic Hydrocarbons; M-Xylene Exports in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 489 tons of cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylenes were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 37% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction.

In value terms, cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylene exports surged to $733K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp curtailment.

Export of Cyclic Hydrocarbons; M-Xylene in the Netherlands (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Lebanon	64.6	26.7	63.1	277	62.5%
Egypt	207	215	N/A	250	6.5%
Jordan	N/A	N/A	N/A	65.1	0%
Qatar	199	N/A	34.0	49.4	-37.2%
Bangladesh	N/A	N/A	N/A	31.7	0%
Philippines	N/A	11.1	22.6	21.5	39.2%
Russia	N/A	N/A	183	15.1	-91.7%
Belgium	1,376	1,687	N/A	3.3	-86.6%
Germany	3,494	4,335	N/A	3.0	-90.5%
Costa Rica	114	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	14.9	39.0	24.3	17.0	4.5%
Total	5,469	6,314	327	733	-48.8%

Top Export Markets for Cyclic Hydrocarbons; M-Xylene from the Netherlands in 2022:

Lebanon (186.1 tons)
Egypt (164.0 tons)
Jordan (32.8 tons)
Qatar (24.6 tons)
Bangladesh (24.6 tons)
Russia (21.4 tons)
Philippines (16.4 tons)
Germany (5.7 tons)
Belgium (4.0 tons)

Cyclic Hydrocarbons; M-Xylene Imports in the Netherlands

In 2022, cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylene imports into the Netherlands skyrocketed to 27 tons, rising by 1,852% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 3,150% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 78 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cyclic hydrocarbons; m-xylene imports surged to $311K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,425%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $607K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.