Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022
- Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands
- Exports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands
Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica amounted to $3,080 per ton, jumping by 41% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Malaysia ($3,360 per ton) and China ($3,351 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($2,566 per ton) and Iceland ($2,806 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iceland (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica amounted to $2,866 per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,898 per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($3,269 per ton) and Italy ($3,240 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($2,467 per ton) and Belgium ($2,486 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands
In 2022, the amount of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica imported into the Netherlands expanded notably to 158K tons, increasing by 8.1% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, imports of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica skyrocketed to $486M in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Norway | 212 | 176 | 189 | 266 | 7.9% |
| Iceland | 3.2 | 11.6 | 37.2 | 106 | 221.2% |
| Malaysia | 0.3 | 12.5 | 33.9 | 39.4 | 408.3% |
| China | N/A | 5.2 | N/A | 37.8 | 169.6% |
| Brazil | 1.4 | 5.6 | N/A | 11.9 | 104.1% |
| Russia | N/A | 7.9 | 8.2 | 11.1 | 18.5% |
| France | 7.2 | 7.2 | 8.8 | 2.7 | -27.9% |
| Others | 4.2 | 7.8 | 41.6 | 11.3 | 39.1% |
| Total | 229 | 234 | 318 | 486 | 28.5% |
Top Suppliers of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon to the Netherlands in 2022:
- Norway (83.1K tons)
- Iceland (37.8K tons)
- Malaysia (11.7K tons)
- China (11.3K tons)
- Brazil (4.6K tons)
- Russia (3.7K tons)
- France (1.2K tons)
Exports of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands
For the fourth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica, which increased by 8.2% to 142K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In value terms, exports of silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silica skyrocketed to $408M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +76.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon in the Netherlands (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| France | 57.2 | 52.4 | 62.2 | 120 | 28.0% |
| Germany | 101 | 58.7 | 88.1 | 98.0 | -1.0% |
| Italy | 14.3 | 25.8 | 36.1 | 59.8 | 61.1% |
| Belgium | 12.1 | 11.6 | 30.0 | 35.1 | 42.6% |
| Spain | 6.6 | 11.3 | 17.9 | 21.3 | 47.8% |
| Czech Republic | 0.9 | 5.6 | 8.1 | 14.8 | 154.3% |
| Poland | 17.4 | 10.7 | 17.7 | 14.0 | -7.0% |
| United Kingdom | 19.5 | 26.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | -59.5% |
| Others | 15.3 | 28.6 | 44.7 | 43.1 | 41.2% |
| Total | 244 | 231 | 306 | 408 | 18.7% |
Top Export Markets for Silicon; Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Silicon from the Netherlands in 2022:
- France (44.8K tons)
- Germany (35.3K tons)
- Italy (18.5K tons)
- Belgium (14.1K tons)
- Spain (7.1K tons)
- Czech Republic (5.2K tons)
- Poland (4.3K tons)
- United Kingdom (0.5K tons)
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