Key Market Indicators
Dutch xylene exports are expected to drop to around 49 million kilograms by 2026, a decrease of 2.4% year-on-year since 1997. In 2021, the Netherlands ranked fifth, behind the United States at 55.5 million kilograms. Singapore, the United States and the Netherlands were the second, third and fourth largest exporters respectively. Dutch xylene imports decreased by 95.7% in 2021 to 77,510 kilograms, down from 1.8 million kilograms in 2020. Since 1997, Dutch demand has been down 60.5% year-on-year. The Netherlands ranked 42nd in 2021, with Jordan overtaking it with 77,510 kilograms. Germany, Italy and Belgium were the second, third and fourth largest importers respectively.