Netherlands: Stationery Market 2024

Stationery Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch stationery market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.8% against 2020 indices. Stationery consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Stationery Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, stationery production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 726%. Stationery production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Stationery Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of articles of stationery increased by 7.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 12%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Poland, the UK, the United States and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for stationery exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 61% of total exports. Poland, the UK, the United States and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +23.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of articles of stationery into the Netherlands rose to X tons, increasing by 4.1% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, stationery imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +2.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of stationery to the Netherlands, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, stationery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.6% per year) and Belgium (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of stationery to the Netherlands, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+9.8% per year) and Germany (+0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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