Netherlands: Market for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics 2024

Market Size for Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics increased by 121% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Exports from the Netherlands

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by -68.5% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 477%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 339% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from the Netherlands, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X square meters), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X square meters), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +25.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+10.1% per year) and France (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics exports from the Netherlands, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+4.4% per year) and Spain (+8.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Floor, Wall Or Ceiling Coverings Of Plastics

Imports into the Netherlands

After ten years of growth, overseas purchases of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics decreased by -18.7% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X square meters), threefold. South Korea (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +23.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+15.3% per year) and South Korea (+30.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics to the Netherlands, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.8% per year) and South Korea (+31.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for floor, wall or ceiling coverings of plastics stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -22.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 6.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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