Netherlands - Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Methanol Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
- Methanol Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
- Methanol Imports in the Netherlands
- Methanol Exports in the Netherlands
Methanol Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
The average methanol import price stood at $295 per ton in August 2023, which is down by -18.4% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average import price increased by 9.2% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $422 per ton. From October 2022 to August 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Belgium ($272 per ton) and Trinidad and Tobago ($271 per ton), while the price for Azerbaijan ($235 per ton) and the United States ($253 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Methanol Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
The average methanol export price stood at $490 per ton in August 2023, with a decrease of -13.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $703 per ton. From June 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($616 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($266 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Methanol Imports in the Netherlands
Methanol imports into the Netherlands expanded to 2.7M tons in 2022, with an increase of 5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year.
In value terms, methanol imports rose remarkably to $978M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Methanol in the Netherlands (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 109 | 99.3 | 127 | 355 | 48.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 76.4 | 77.6 | 194 | 172 | 31.1% |
| Venezuela | 111 | 44.4 | 93.8 | 97.4 | -4.3% |
| Norway | 71.0 | 52.4 | 22.6 | 34.1 | -21.7% |
| Azerbaijan | 4.4 | 4.2 | 8.9 | 31.0 | 91.7% |
| Germany | 18.8 | 35.3 | 52.8 | 28.8 | 15.3% |
| Belgium | 9.1 | 12.5 | 32.6 | 28.5 | 46.3% |
| Georgia | 9.1 | 3.1 | 13.1 | 27.3 | 44.2% |
| Finland | 18.6 | 38.4 | 44.6 | 27.1 | 13.4% |
| Oman | 103 | 9.6 | 57.8 | 22.0 | -40.2% |
| Russia | 104 | 51.4 | 61.8 | 13.3 | -49.6% |
| United Kingdom | 2.0 | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 76.5% |
| Equatorial Guinea | 96.1 | N/A | 180 | N/A | 36.9% |
| Others | 64.4 | 4.8 | 39.9 | 131 | 26.7% |
| Total | 796 | 433 | 929 | 978 | 7.1% |
Top Suppliers of Methanol to the Netherlands in 2022:
- United States (825.2K tons)
- Trinidad and Tobago (652.8K tons)
- Venezuela (283.0K tons)
- Norway (86.3K tons)
- Belgium (83.5K tons)
- Azerbaijan (82.1K tons)
- Oman (74.2K tons)
- Georgia (73.1K tons)
- Finland (72.5K tons)
- Germany (66.2K tons)
- United Kingdom (37.3K tons)
- Russia (35.2K tons)
Methanol Exports in the Netherlands
In 2022, the amount of methanol (methyl alcohol) exported from the Netherlands dropped remarkably to 1.6M tons, waning by -22.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The smallest decline of less than 0.1% was in 2021.
In value terms, methanol exports declined to $730M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 52%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $804M, and then reduced in the following year.
| Export of Methanol in the Netherlands (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 401 | 241 | 424 | 381 | -1.7% |
| Belgium | 123 | 133 | 181 | 158 | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | 68.3 | 43.6 | 81.3 | 70.6 | 1.1% |
| France | 15.6 | 33.3 | 19.3 | 19.4 | 7.5% |
| Sweden | 6.5 | 5.2 | 9.9 | 14.1 | 29.4% |
| Poland | 3.3 | 0.6 | 7.4 | 11.7 | 52.5% |
| United States | 24.2 | 47.5 | 9.0 | N/A | -39.0% |
| Others | 31.6 | 23.6 | 72.2 | 75.6 | 33.7% |
| Total | 674 | 528 | 804 | 730 | 2.7% |
Top Export Markets for Methanol from the Netherlands in 2022:
- United States (undefinedK tons)
- Germany (808.4K tons)
- Belgium (298.3K tons)
- United Kingdom (188.6K tons)
- France (51.1K tons)
- Sweden (33.5K tons)
- Poland (29.3K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the methanol market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20142210 - Methanol (methyl alcohol)
Country coverage:
- Netherlands
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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