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Although there are considerable downside risks over the short term Dutch petrochemicals still offer some distinct competitive advantages over the medium-to-long term. Dutch petrochemicals production has several distinct advantages that should help it maintain its regional position: high level of integration economies of scale and diversity of the product slate according to BMI's latest Netherlands Petrochemicals report.
In 2014 the Netherlands had capacities of 3.98mn tonnes per annum (tpa) of ethylene 675000tpa of polyvinyl chloride 95000tpa of polystyrene 1.9mn tpa of polyethylene 780000tpa of polypropylene and 450000tpa of polyethylene terephthalate.
The rubber and plastic production index recovered strength in 2014 as manufacturing returned to growth with an average of 1.6% growth in 9M 2014 compared to -1.0% in 2013. Chemicals grew 2.1% while rubber and plastic rose 3.7% on average in the January-September period up from -4.3% and 0.5% in the previous year.
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The government's commitment to enhancing the business environment is reflected in its flexibility in modes of taxation on particular business operations. Financial incentives are also provided to promote research and development (R&D) activities regional development and for environmental protection. As such Dutch petrochemicals have significant competitive advantages over European countries such as France and Italy where capacity has been cut significantly.
However this has not stopped doubts emerging over the future of Kuwait Petroleum International's Rotterdam refinery with scheduled investment worth USD1.4bn abandoned in Q1 2014. The company was considering selling the refinery amid the struggle faced by European refiners due to overcapacity and international competition. Some of the alternatives for the refinery include converting the Europoort refinery into a storage terminal or permanently shutting it down although it claims to be averting a permanent shutdown. A shutdown would...
The Netherlands Petrochemicals Report has been researched at source and features Business Monitor International (BMI)'s market assessment and independent forecasts for key petrochemicals sub-sectors. The report also analyses the impact of regulatory changes recent developments and the background macroeconomic outlook and features competitive landscapes comparing companies by products and services sales market share investments projects partners and expansion strategies.
BMI's Netherlands Petrochemicals Report provides industry professionals and strategists sector analysts trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the Dutch petrochemicals industry.
Key Benefits
* Benchmark BMI's independent petrochemicals industry forecasts to test other views - a key input for successful budgetary and planning in the Dutch petrochemicals market.
* Target business opportunities and risks in the Dutch petrochemicals sector through our reviews of latest industry trends regulatory changes and major deals projects and investments in Netherlands.
* Assess the activities strategy and market position of your competitors partners and clients via our Company Profiles (inc. KPIs and latest activity).
Coverage
BMI Industry View
Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts views and trend analysis covering petrochemicals markets regulatory changes major investments projects and company developments.
Market Overview
Structure size and value of the industry sector; overview of the industry landscape and key players; assessment of the business operating environment and the latest regulatory developments.
Business Environment Rankings
BMI's Petrochemicals Business Environment Rankings provide a country-comparative Risk-Reward Rankings index aimed at investors (both corporate and financial) in the regional petrochemicals market.
The rankings methodology makes sophisticated use of over 40 industry economic and demographic data points and is part of BMI's integrated Country Risk-Industry Rankings products.
Industry Trends & Developments
Evaluation of company and sector-wide developments including key projects (as well as expansion plans) latest company financial details and proposed international ventures.
BMI Industry Forecasts
Historic data series (2009-2012) and forecasts to end-2018 for all key industry and economic indicators supported by explicit assumptions plus analysis of key risks to the main forecasts. Indicators include:
Energy: Oil production (`000 b/d) oil consumption (`000 b/d) net oil exports (`000 b/d) gas production (bcm) gas consumption (bcm) net gas exports (bcm) oil refinery capacity (`000 b/d).
Petrochemicals: Ethylene capacity (`000 tpa) ethylene production (`000 tpa) ethylene consumption (`000 tpa) polyethylene capacity (`000 tpa) polypropylene capacity (`000 tpa) polyvinyl chloride capacity (`000 tpa) polyolefins consumption (`000 tpa).
Oil Products Prices: Price forecasts for all major oil-based products (US$/bbl) at major global energy trading hubs.
Economic: Nominal GDP (US$bn) real GDP growth (%) GDP per capita (US$) population (mn) unemployment (%) exchange rate (against US$).
Company Profiles
Examines the competitive positioning and short- to medium-term business strategies of key industry players. Strategy is examined within the context of BMI's industry forecasts our macroeconomic views and our understanding of the wider competitive landscape. The latest financial and operating statistics and key company developments are also incorporated within the company profiles enabling a full evaluation of recent company performance and future growth prospects.
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