Netherlands: Market for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than X, in Primary Forms in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms declined to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was 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 in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Denmark ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X 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 Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms into the Netherlands contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, South Korea, Austria, Brazil, Spain, France, Norway, Italy, Sweden and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. South Korea, Austria, the United States, Brazil, France, Spain, Norway, Italy, Sweden and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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