Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands
  4. Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

The average chromium oxides and hydroxides export price stood at $8,763 per ton in August 2023, growing by 21% against the previous month. In general, export price indicated modest growth from August 2022 to August 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2023 figures, chromium oxides and hydroxides export price decreased by -2.5% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 76% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $8,992 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Italy ($9,995 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($4,827 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 the UK (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

The average chromium oxides and hydroxides import price stood at $5,479 per ton in August 2023, which is down by -38.8% against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $8,950 per ton in July 2023, and then reduced markedly in the following month.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,602 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($3,944 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Exports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 646 tons of chromium oxides and hydroxideses were exported from the Netherlands; with a decrease of -40.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 88%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 1.1K tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, chromium oxides and hydroxides exports reduced rapidly to $5M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 110%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $7.3M, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Export of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany2,8152,8464,3472,802-0.2%
United Kingdom28510.753867133.0%
France47.165.5268395103.2%
Belgium13415644327927.7%
Finland13.2N/A19.6170134.4%
Italy37.353.536512148.0%
Others7793481,320523-12.4%
Total4,1103,4817,3024,9626.5%

Top Export Markets for Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides from the Netherlands in 2022:

  1. Germany (388.4 tons)
  2. United Kingdom (105.1 tons)
  3. France (38.9 tons)
  4. Belgium (31.8 tons)
  5. Finland (18.0 tons)
  6. Italy (11.9 tons)

Imports of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of chromium oxides and hydroxideses decreased by -56.6% to 626 tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.4K tons, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, chromium oxides and hydroxides imports shrank notably to $4.2M in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $7.2M, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Import of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides in the Netherlands (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China1,7478702,5641,260-10.3%
Germany1,0257612,2891,2376.5%
Belgium53338.369.384416.6%
United Kingdom43.60.63.8433114.9%
South Africa62.5N/AN/A11121.1%
Italy1077.45.781.1-8.8%
France1,3902,2052,1656.6-83.2%
Others88.921174.424039.2%
Total4,9974,0937,1714,212-5.5%

Top Suppliers of Chromium Oxides and Hydroxides to the Netherlands in 2022:

  1. China (224.7 tons)
  2. Germany (174.3 tons)
  3. Belgium (105.8 tons)
  4. United Kingdom (50.3 tons)
  5. South Africa (33.3 tons)
  6. Italy (9.4 tons)
  7. France (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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