Price for Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands
4. Exports of Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands

Price for Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

In October 2023, the average import price for slag and ash; ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wastes amounted to $667 per ton, dropping by -30.6% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion from October 2022 to October 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on October 2023 figures, import price for slag and ash; ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wastes decreased by -30.6% against September 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 58% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,048 per ton. From May 2023 to October 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($1,095 per ton), while the price for the United States ($201 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

In October 2023, the average export price for slag and ash; ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wastes amounted to $524 per ton, dropping by -63.5% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 249% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $2,546 per ton in August 2023; however, from September 2023 to October 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +1.0% per month.

Imports of Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 59K tons of slag and ash; ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wastes were imported into the Netherlands; rising by 38% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of slag and ash; ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wastes soared to $34M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste to the Netherlands in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (23.3K tons)
2. United States (21.3K tons)
3. Singapore (14.8K tons)

Exports of Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste in the Netherlands

For the fourth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of slag and ash; ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wastes, which increased by 73% to 153K tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of slag and ash; ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wastes skyrocketed to $21M in 2022. In general, exports showed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Slag and Ash; Ash and Residues from the Incineration of Municipal Waste from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Belgium (138.6K tons)
2. United Kingdom (12.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform