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Citric acid, its salts and esters market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for citric acid, its salts and esters in the Netherlands more than doubled from 28.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 71.6 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion occurred alongside the emergence of domestic production, which started from zero in 2018 and reached 2.8 thousand tons by 2022.

Import volumes fluctuated over the 2018-2025 period, rising to a peak of 113.1 thousand tons in 2022 before declining in 2024. Export levels also varied, generally remaining above their 2018 baseline throughout the years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2021-2022
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2022
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
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 citric acid, its salts and esters in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports citric acid, its salts and esters from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, the Netherlands exported 51.8 thousand tons of citric acid, its salts and esters, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 30.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 43.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 12.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 52.6 thousand tons. The largest annual decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 24.3%, while the largest increase was seen in 2019 with a surge of 45.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.3%	(24.3%)	30.3%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and Russia were consistently the main destinations for exports in kind. Germany accounted for 40.7% of exports, Belgium for 19.7%, and Russia for 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 67.1% 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, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export values reached their peak in 2021 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, the value of citric acid, its salts and esters exported from the Netherlands amounted to 106.8 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 45.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 26.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a jump of 102.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	102.6%	(26.0%)	45.1%	29.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Belgium, and Russia were the primary buyers of citric acid, its salts and esters from the Netherlands in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.1% of export value, Belgium for 14.2%, and Russia for 11.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 69.2% of total export value.

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 citric acid, its salts and esters to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, imports of citric acid, its salts and esters into the Netherlands declined. In 2021, import volume stood at 94.3 thousand tons, marking a moderate decrease of 6.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 45.5%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 13.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 101.2 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 44.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.4%	44.1%	(6.8%)	13.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Belgium, and Germany were the main sources for imports in kind. China accounted for 39.2% of imports, Belgium for 27.3%, and Germany for 24.7%. Together, these three countries represented 91.2% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

Imports of citric acid, its salts and esters into the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the Netherlands imported a total of 123.5 million US dollars worth of these products, indicating a strong rise of 18.7% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 43.8%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 12.9%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 80.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a rise of 28.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	28.8%	18.7%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Belgium, and Germany remained the leading sources for imports in value terms. China accounted for 30.9% of import value, Belgium for 27.5%, and Germany for 26.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 84.7% of total import flows.

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