Netherlands: Buta-1,3-Diene And Isoprene Market 2024

Buta-1,3-Diene And Isoprene Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch buta-1,3-diene and isoprene market increased by 9.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Buta-1,3-Diene And Isoprene Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47%. Buta-1,3-diene and isoprene production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Buta-1,3-Diene And Isoprene Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of buta-1,3-diene and isoprene exported from the Netherlands rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 7.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for buta-1,3-diene and isoprene exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-11.2% per year) and the UK (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for buta-1,3-diene and isoprene exports from the Netherlands, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-9.4% per year) and Belgium (-7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average buta-1,3-diene and isoprene export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 France (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Buta-1,3-Diene And Isoprene Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of buta-1,3-diene and isoprene decreased by -27.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 280%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 238% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of buta-1,3-diene and isoprene imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +41.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest buta-1,3-diene and isoprene suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +35.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average buta-1,3-diene and isoprene import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 79%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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