Netherlands: Bismuth Market 2024

Bismuth Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch bismuth market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Bismuth consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bismuth Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, bismuth production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume decreased by X%. Bismuth production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Bismuth Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of bismuth, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, bismuth exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of bismuth exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Belgium, Finland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bismuth exported from the Netherlands were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Finland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bismuth export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bismuth Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of bismuth decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, bismuth imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of bismuth to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bismuth to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bismuth import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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