Netherlands: Salt Market 2024

Salt Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Dutch salt market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Salt Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, salt production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Salt Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, salt exports from the Netherlands dropped to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, salt exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for salt exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, salt exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for salt and pure sodium chloride exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average salt export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X 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 Norway (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Salt Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Salt imports into the Netherlands contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, salt imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of salt to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, salt imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest salt suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, the UK and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average salt import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, salt import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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