The import of ethylbenzene to the Netherlands is forecasted to decrease steadily from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual import value stood at USD 357.61 million. The year-on-year variation indicates a slight contraction, with imports dropping 0.34% from 2024 to 2025, 0.33% from 2025 to 2026, 0.33% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.32% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years, the decline stabilized around an average 0.33% annually, while the CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is -0.34%, indicating a consistent downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Fluctuating production capacities in major exporting countries.
- Shifts in global demand for styrene production, a key use of ethylbenzene.
- Potential regulatory changes impacting the import and use of ethylbenzene in the European Union.
