Netherlands: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch expanded clays market fell to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed slight growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Expanded Clays Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, expanded clays production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Expanded clays production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Expanded Clays Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, expanded clays exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of expanded clays exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, China, India, Turkey, Japan, the United Arab Emirates and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average expanded clays export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, expanded clays imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of expanded clays imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. China, Poland, Austria, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic and Finland 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 Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average expanded clays import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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