Netherlands: Synthetic Filament Tow Market 2024

Synthetic Filament Tow Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch synthetic filament tow market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Synthetic filament tow consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Synthetic Filament Tow Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, synthetic filament tow production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Synthetic Filament Tow Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of synthetic filament tow and staple fibers, not carded or combed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, synthetic filament tow exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of synthetic filament tow exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for synthetic filament tow and staple fibers, not carded or combed exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average synthetic filament tow export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Synthetic Filament Tow Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of synthetic filament tow and staple fibers, not carded or combed were imported into the Netherlands; with an increase of X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, synthetic filament tow imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of synthetic filament tow imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Ireland, Germany, Austria, India, Italy, Thailand, Spain, Denmark and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Belgium ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest synthetic filament tow suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average synthetic filament tow import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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