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Argon market in the Netherlands

Argon market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Dutch argon market experienced notable fluctuations in value from 2018 to 2024. After a modest increase to 27 401 thousand USD in 2019, the market size contracted sharply to 22 641 thousand USD in 2020. This was followed by a strong recovery in 2021, when the market grew by 48% to reach 33 500 thousand USD.

Market growth stabilized in 2022 at 34 167 thousand USD. A decline to 31 623 thousand USD occurred in 2023, before the market expanded again to its highest point in the period, 37 313 thousand USD, in 2024.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In value
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
      1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m³
      2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
      1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m³
      2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
  6. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m³
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m³
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m³
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K m³
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K m³
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m³
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K m³
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production argon in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the Netherlands, argon production was valued at 49 643 K $ US in 2021, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 31.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 25.5%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 37 720 K $ US, with the largest decline that year reaching 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year11.2%(14.3%)31.6%7.9%
Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, M m³

In 2021, the Netherlands produced 115.6 M m³ of argon, showing a strong gain of 15.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 7.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 99.9 M m³, while the maximum was in 2019 at 142.4 M m³. The largest decline occurred in 2020, dropping by 29.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, M m³

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year14.0%(29.9%)15.8%(2.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports argon from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K m³

Following a two-year decrease, argon exports from the Netherlands rebounded in 2021. The export volume reached 50 939 K m³, reflecting a sharp increase of 44.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports declined by 17.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 35 226 K m³, and the largest decline that year was 27.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(21.0%)(27.8%)44.6%(6.2%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Italy consistently led the country structure of argon exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 35.2% of exports, Belgium for 12.2%, and Italy for 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 58.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, argon exports from the Netherlands amounted to 24 522 K $ US, representing a 26.3% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 8.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 19 412 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 20.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year7.6%(20.5%)26.3%2.6%
Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France remained the top destinations for argon exports in value terms. The United Kingdom held 30.7% of exports, Belgium 15.7%, and France 15.1%. Combined, these countries accounted for 61.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports argon to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K m³

The import market for argon in the Netherlands showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 5 674 K m³ and peaked in 2021 at 12 162 K m³, representing a 2.1-fold variation. In 2021, imported volumes surged by 114.4% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 31.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K m³

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(31.7%)(25.8%)114.4%2.8%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Belgium was the dominant and nearly exclusive source for argon imports in kind to the Netherlands, accounting for 95.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import data for argon in the Netherlands reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. The highest value was observed in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.2 times. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 8 379 K $ US, marking a dramatic advance of 93.4% from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 332 K $ US, and the largest decline that year was 44.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(17.6%)(44.5%)93.4%(4.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium clearly dominated as the primary supplier of argon to the Netherlands in value terms, capturing 91.4% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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