Netherlands: Market for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass decreased by -31.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -36.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass in the Netherlands

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +19.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Glass bottle, jar and container production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of bottles, jars and other containers of glass, which increased by 48% to X units in 2021. In general, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units) was the main destination for glass bottle, jar and container exports from the Netherlands, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+17.7% per year) and Germany (+16.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for bottles, jars and other containers of glass exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-3.5% per year) and Germany (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -13.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 8.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Bottles, Jars And Other Containers Of Glass

Imports into the Netherlands

Glass bottle, jar and container imports into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X units in 2021, rising by 67% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass bottle, jar and container imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of glass bottle, jar and container to the Netherlands, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, glass bottle, jar and container imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X units), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+16.1% per year) and Poland (+28.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bottles, jars and other containers of glass to the Netherlands, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.4% per year) and China (+16.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for bottles, jars and other containers of glass amounted to $X per unit, waning by -30.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Indonesia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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