Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands
4. Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses amounted to $2,957 per ton, dropping by -15.3% against the previous month. Overall, the import price showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 an increase of 15% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,356 per ton. From February 2023 to November 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($12,871 per ton), while the price for China ($1,114 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses stood at $7,345 per ton in November 2023, with an increase of 15% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 191% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $11,565 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to November 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($16,036 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($2,461 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in purchases abroad of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses, which increased by 12% to 6.6K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses soared to $18M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +17.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts to the Netherlands in 2022:

1. China (2105.7 tons)
2. Belgium (2087.6 tons)
3. Italy (1192.0 tons)
4. United States (718.2 tons)
5. Spain (220.1 tons)
6. Germany (157.3 tons)

Exports of Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 2.4K tons of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses were exported from the Netherlands; jumping by 115% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; choline and its saltses skyrocketed to $10M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +20.2% 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 +73.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Quaternary Ammonium Salts and Hydroxides; Choline and Its Salts from the Netherlands in 2022:

1. Germany (1129.0 tons)
2. France (324.3 tons)
3. Latvia (150.6 tons)
4. Spain (117.5 tons)
5. Poland (112.6 tons)
6. Belgium (106.6 tons)
7. Ireland (83.8 tons)
8. Austria (76.3 tons)
9. Russia (65.2 tons)
10. Italy (53.6 tons)
11. Romania (52.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform