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Belgium Overtakes Germany as Second-Largest Biodiesel Exporter Worldwide

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Belgium Overtakes Germany as Second-Largest Biodiesel Exporter Worldwide

IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘World – Biodiesel – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights‘. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

This year, Belgium is overtaking Germany to emerge as the second-largest biodiesel exporter in the world. From January to July 2021, Belgium supplied biodiesel worth $2.1B abroad, while Germany’s exports were estimated at $1.8B. The Netherlands keeps the leading position with a biodiesel export value of $4.2B. In 2020, Germany ($2.3B) followed the Netherlands ($4.6B) in global export ranking, while Belgium ($1.5B) took third place. The average biodiesel export price grew by +11% y-o-y to $979 per tonne in 2020. 

Global Biodiesel Exports by Country

Over the period from January to July 2021, the Netherlands remains the top biodiesel exporter worldwide, with a $4.2B value of the shipments abroad. Belgium ($2.1B) took second place in the global export ranking, followed by Germany ($1.8B).

In 2020, the amount of biodiesel exported worldwide amounted to 16M tonnes. In value terms, biodiesel exports were estimated at $15.9B (IndexBox estimates).

Last year, the Netherlands (4.7M tonnes), distantly followed by Germany (2.3M tonnes), Belgium (1.6M tonnes), Spain (1.5M tonnes), and China (0.9M tonnes) were the significant biodiesel exporters, together creating 70% of total exports. The following exporters – Argentina (597K tonnes), France (557K tonnes), Italy (494K tonnes), the U.S. (476K tonnes), Malaysia (402K tonnes), Canada (397K tonnes), Poland (365K tonnes) and Austria (289K tonnes) – together made up 23% of total exports.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($4.6B), Germany ($2.3B) and Belgium ($1.5B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 55% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Spain, China, Italy, France, Argentina, the U.S., Canada, Malaysia, Austria and Poland, which accounted for 38%.

Italy saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports in 2020, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth. The value of biodiesel exported from Italy rose from $719M to $1.1B.

The average biodiesel export price stood at $979 per tonne in 2020, rising by +11% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,289 per tonne), while Argentina ($784 per tonne) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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Belgium Increased Polypropylene Supplies to Germany

IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘Belgium – Polypropylene In Primary Forms – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the polypropylene market in Belgium amounted to $1.8B in 2018, jumping by 8.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

Production in Belgium

In 2018, the amount of polypropylene in primary forms produced in Belgium amounted to 1.7M tonnes, stabilizing at the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. In that year, polypropylene production reached its peak volume of 1.7M tonnes; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

Exports from Belgium

Polypropylene exports from Belgium amounted to 1.1M tonnes in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, polypropylene exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 7.7% year-to-year. Exports peaked at 1.1M tonnes in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

In value terms, polypropylene exports amounted to $1.8B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

Germany (288K tonnes) was the main destination for polypropylene exports from Belgium, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, polypropylene exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (99K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (98K tonnes), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of  growth: the Netherlands (-1.6% per year) and Italy (-3.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($491M) remains the key foreign market for polypropylene exports from Belgium, comprising 28% of total polypropylene exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($163M), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 8.3% share.

Export Prices by Country

The average polypropylene export price stood at $1,618 per tonne in 2018, jumping by 14% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($1,876 per tonne) and Spain ($1,826 per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($1,413 per tonne) and the Netherlands ($1,474 per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, the imports of polypropylene in primary forms into Belgium totaled 707K tonnes, going down by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, polypropylene imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 13% year-to-year. Over the period under review, polypropylene imports attained their maximum at 746K tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, polypropylene imports stood at $966M (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Imports by Country

France (145K tonnes), the UK (124K tonnes) and the Netherlands (100K tonnes) were the main suppliers of polypropylene imports to Belgium, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Germany, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, South Korea, Russia, Finland, Austria and the U.S. lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polypropylene suppliers to Belgium were France ($227M), the UK ($131M) and the Netherlands ($130M), with a combined 50% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Brazil, Austria, Russia, Finland and the U.S., which together accounted for a further 39%.

Import Prices by Country

The average polypropylene import price stood at $1,366 per tonne in 2018, jumping by 18% against the previous year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Austria ($1,647 per tonne), while the price for the UK ($1,049 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

EU Citrus Fruit Market Reached to $12B in 2018

IndexBox has just published a new report: ‘EU – Citrus Fruit – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights’. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the citrus fruit market in the European Union amounted to $12B in 2018, increasing by 2.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years.

The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. In that year, the citrus fruit market attained its peak level of $12.7B. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the citrus fruit market remained at a lower figure.

Production in the EU

The citrus fruit production stood at 11M tonnes in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, citrus fruit production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports in the EU

In 2018, approx. 4.8M tonnes of citrus fruits were exported in the European Union; coming down by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, citrus fruit exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In value terms, citrus fruit exports stood at $5.1B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Exports by Country

Spain prevails in citrus fruit exports structure, recording 3.2M tonnes, which was approx. 66% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Greece (357K tonnes), the Netherlands (296K tonnes) and Italy (252K tonnes), together generating 19% share of total exports. Germany (215K tonnes), Portugal (174K tonnes) and France (105K tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Spain decreased at an average annual rate of -1.3% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Portugal (+16.9%), Germany (+7.3%), Greece (+3.4%) and France (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the European Union, with a CAGR of +16.9% from 2007-2018. The Netherlands and Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Spain (10%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Greece, Germany and Portugal saw its share reduced by -2.3%, -2.4% and -3% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($3.5B) remains the largest citrus fruit supplier in the European Union, comprising 69% of total citrus fruit exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($354M), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

Export Prices by Country

The citrus fruit export price in the European Union stood at $1,046 per tonne in 2018, picking up by 9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Germany ($1,245 per tonne), while Greece ($557 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

The imports stood at 6.7M tonnes in 2018, dropping by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, citrus fruit imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In value terms, citrus fruit imports totaled $6.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of citrus fruit imports in 2018 were France (1.2M tonnes), Germany (1.1M tonnes) and the Netherlands (1.1M tonnes), together reaching 51% of total import. The UK (602K tonnes) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Italy (369K tonnes), Poland (357K tonnes) and Spain (349K tonnes). All these countries together took near 25% share of total imports. Romania (269K tonnes), Portugal (183K tonnes), Sweden (160K tonnes), the Czech Republic (145K tonnes) and Belgium (141K tonnes) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($1.2B), Germany ($1.1B) and the Netherlands ($979M) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, Romania, Sweden, Belgium, Portugal and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Import Prices by Country

The citrus fruit import price in the European Union stood at $933 per tonne in 2018, flattening at the previous year. In general, the citrus fruit import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest import price was Belgium ($1,135 per tonne), while Romania ($745 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Sweden, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

EU Chewing Gum Market | Mondelez International Inc., Mars, Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.

IndexBox has just published a new report, the EU – Chewing Gum – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights. Here is a summary of the report’s key findings.

The revenue of the chewing gum market in the European Union amounted to $117M in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

Over the last decade, chewing gum consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when the market value increased by 17% against the previous year. In that year, the chewing gum market reached its peak level of $148M. From 2009 to 2017, the growth of the chewing gum market failed to regain its momentum.

Production in the EU

In 2017, chewing gum production in the European Union totaled 15K tonnes, approximately reflecting the previous year.

Exports in the EU

In 2017, the amount of chewing gum exported in the European Union totaled 28K tonnes, coming down by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chewing gum exports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction.

In value terms, chewing gum exports amounted to $183M (IndexBox estimates) in 2017.

Exports by Country

Spain (5.1K tonnes), the Netherlands (5K tonnes), France (4.7K tonnes) and the UK (3.4K tonnes) represented roughly 65% of total exports of chewing gum in 2017. It was distantly followed by Germany (2.2K tonnes), making up 7.7% share of total exports. Portugal (943 tonnes), Belgium (912 tonnes), Italy (761 tonnes), Poland (715 tonnes), Romania (676 tonnes), Denmark (649 tonnes) and Greece (525 tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Romania, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($39M), France ($38M) and Spain ($23M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together comprising 55% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Romania, Portugal, Greece and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 36%.

Export Prices by Country

The chewing gum export price in the European Union stood at $6.5 per kg in 2017, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was France ($8,025 per tonne), while Portugal ($3,895 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Poland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports in the EU

In 2017, imports of chewing gum in the European Union totaled 36K tonnes, coming down by -3.8% against the previous year.

In value terms, chewing gum imports totaled $183M (IndexBox estimates) in 2017. In general, chewing gum imports continue to indicate a measured reduction. The level of imports peaked at $251M in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Germany (9K tonnes), distantly followed by the Netherlands (4.8K tonnes), Spain (3.4K tonnes), the UK (2.7K tonnes), Belgium (2.3K tonnes) and France (1.9K tonnes) were the key importers of chewing gum, together creating 67% of total imports. Romania (1.3K tonnes), Poland (1.2K tonnes), Italy (1.2K tonnes), Denmark (897 tonnes), the Czech Republic (821 tonnes) and Sweden (771 tonnes) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Germany ($49M) constitutes the largest market for imported chewing gum in the European Union, comprising 27% of total chewing gum imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($23M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 8.4% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the chewing gum import price in the European Union amounted to $5.1 per kg, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the chewing gum import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in the Czech Republic ($6,141 per tonne) and Belgium ($5,452 per tonne), while Romania ($4,197 per tonne) and Spain ($4,539 per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Romania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

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