Key Market Indicators
Exports of polyurethane from the Netherlands are projected to reach 110 million kilograms by 2026, a 1.2% year-on-year increase from 2021's 101.2 million kilograms. Since 1997, Dutch supply of the material has fallen by nearly 1% year on year. In 2021, the United States overtook the Netherlands, coming in at number 5 with 101.2 million kilograms. China, Italy and the United States came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Imports of polyurethane into the Netherlands are expected to reach 40.2 million kilograms by 2026, a 1% year-on-year growth from 2021's 37.3 million kilograms. Since 1997, Dutch demand for the material has risen by 0.8% year on year. In 2021, Belgium surpassed the Netherlands, ranking 16th at 37.3 million kilograms. India, Germany and Iran followed, placing second, third and fourth respectively.