Netherlands: Market for Gravel And Crushed Stone 2024

Market Size for Gravel And Crushed Stone in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch gravel and crushed stone market increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gravel And Crushed Stone in the Netherlands

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 52%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, exports of gravel and crushed stone from the Netherlands soared to X tons, jumping by 108% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a tangible increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for gravel and crushed stone exports from the Netherlands, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, gravel and crushed stone exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled -12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-1.2% per year) and France (+13.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for gravel and crushed stone exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further 2.7%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +35.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gravel and crushed stone export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -32.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 192%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of gravel and crushed stone decreased by -4.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Norway (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of gravel and crushed stone imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium and France, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel and crushed stone to the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+2.8% per year) and Belgium (+0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gravel and crushed stone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gravel and crushed stone import price increased by +68.8% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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