Netherlands: Blanket Market 2024

Blanket Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch blanket market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Blanket Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, blanket production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 3,263% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Blanket Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the fourth year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets), which increased by 49% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blanket exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for blanket exports from the Netherlands, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, blanket exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+7.5% per year) and France (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +20.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+9.9% per year) and France (+13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blanket export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the UK (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blanket Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) increased by 106% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blanket imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main blanket supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, blanket imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +23.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+22.6% per year) and Turkey (+45.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) to the Netherlands, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+16.2% per year) and Germany (+1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blanket import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -40.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :