Netherlands: Market for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders 2025

Market Size for Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch mechanical shovel and excavator market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild setback. Mechanical shovel and excavator consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders in the Netherlands

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, when their volume increased by 22% to X units. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of mechanical shovel and excavator exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 57% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Poland, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Austria and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +18.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for mechanical shovel and excavator exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 44% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +17.7%, 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

The average mechanical shovel and excavator export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Italy (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Mechanical Shovels, Excavators And Shovel Loaders

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders increased by 34% to X units, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +97.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mechanical shovel and excavator imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Germany (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of mechanical shovel and excavator imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Belgium, South Korea, the UK, Sweden and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders to the Netherlands, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan amounted to +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.1% per year) and South Korea (+6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mechanical shovel and excavator import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average 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 Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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