Netherlands: Lithium Oxide Market 2024

Lithium Oxide Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch lithium oxide market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lithium Oxide Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, lithium oxide production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Lithium Oxide Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Lithium oxide exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, lithium oxide exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lithium oxide exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lithium oxide exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 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: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for lithium oxide exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Turkey, the UK, Spain, South Korea and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lithium oxide export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lithium Oxide Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of lithium oxides decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, lithium oxide imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of lithium oxide imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. The United States, Belgium, Germany, France and the UK 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 the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lithium oxide suppliers to the Netherlands were Chile ($X), Russia ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

The United States, 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 lithium oxide import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed prominent growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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