Silicones in primary forms market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Dutch production of silicones in primary forms remained stable at around 11 000 tons per year, with a slight decrease to 11 148 tons in 2020. The domestic market size, calculated as production plus imports minus exports, fluctuated between 31 194 tons and 32 266 tons during this period.

Trade flows showed significant movements from 2018 to 2025. Imports fell from 52 387 tons in 2018 to 48 658 tons in 2020, then surged to a peak of 84 273 tons in 2023 before declining to 72 669 tons in 2025. Exports followed a similar pattern, dropping to 27 540 tons in 2020, rising to 48 198 tons in 2022, and then gradually decreasing. In value terms, import value reached a high of 499.2 million USD in 2022, while export value peaked at 523.3 million USD the same year.

By 2025, the market was influenced by broader European and global trends, including growing demand for silicones from sectors like electronics and construction, as well as a shift towards sustainability in production. However, specific Dutch regulatory changes or major local market entrants were not reported during the period.

Production silicones in primary forms in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2020, the output of silicones in primary forms in the Netherlands was valued at 33 790 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 3.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 32 588 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2020, the Netherlands produced 11 148 tonnes of silicones in primary forms, showing a moderate decrease of 4.5% compared to 2019. The highest production level was in 2019 at 11 677 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.6%.

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

Exports silicones in primary forms from the Netherlands

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After a two-year decline, exports of silicones in primary forms from the Netherlands increased in 2021, reaching 38 117 tonnes. This represents a significant rise of 38.4% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 19%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 27 540 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.9%.

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

Data from 2018 to 2021 shows that exports of silicones in primary forms from the Netherlands were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. Germany accounted for 19.4% of exports, Italy for 10.7%, and the United Kingdom for 8.9%, with these three countries together making up only 39.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year contraction, exports of silicones in primary forms from the Netherlands increased in 2021, totaling 315.3 million US dollars. This was up by 57.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 27.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 199.7 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Germany, France, and Italy—together accounted for 50.6% of the total export value of silicones in primary forms from the Netherlands.

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

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

Imports silicones in primary forms to the Netherlands

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After a two-year decline, imports of silicones in primary forms into the Netherlands increased in 2021, with a volume of 59 781 tonnes. This was a 22.9% rise year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 14.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 48 658 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium was the largest supplier of silicones in primary forms to the Netherlands, accounting for 36.4% of imports in kind, followed by Germany at 29.3% and China at 9.3%. Together, these three countries formed 75.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year drop, imports of silicones in primary forms into the Netherlands increased in 2021, totaling 351.0 million US dollars. This was 41.3% higher year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 248.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.9%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and the United States were the main sources for imports of silicones in primary forms into the Netherlands in value terms. Belgium accounted for 33.4%, Germany for 26.9%, and the United States for 10.8%, together making up 71.1% of total import flows.

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

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