Netherlands: Market for Epoxides, Epoxyalcohols, -Phenols, Epoxyethers, With A 3- Membered Ring And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated/Nitrosated Derivatives Excluding Oxirane, Methyloxirane (Propylene Oxide) 2024

Market Size for Epoxides, Epoxyalcohols, -Phenols, Epoxyethers, With A 3- Membered Ring And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated/Nitrosated Derivatives Excluding Oxirane, Methyloxirane (Propylene Oxide) in the Netherlands

In 2023, the Dutch market for epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Epoxides, Epoxyalcohols, -Phenols, Epoxyethers, With A X- Membered Ring And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated/Nitrosated Derivatives Excluding Oxirane, Methyloxirane (Propylene Oxide) in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) expanded rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Epoxides, Epoxyalcohols, -Phenols, Epoxyethers, With A 3- Membered Ring And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated/Nitrosated Derivatives Excluding Oxirane, Methyloxirane (Propylene Oxide)

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, shipments abroad of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) reduced notably to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, 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: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Epoxides, Epoxyalcohols, -Phenols, Epoxyethers, With A 3- Membered Ring And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated/Nitrosated Derivatives Excluding Oxirane, Methyloxirane (Propylene Oxide)

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, imports of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) into the Netherlands contracted significantly to X tons, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) declined rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, South Korea, Taiwan (Chinese), India, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for epoxides, epoxyalcohols, -phenols, epoxyethers, with a X- membered ring and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated/nitrosated derivatives excluding oxirane, methyloxirane (propylene oxide) increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform