Netherlands: Container Market 2025

Container Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch container market, when its value decreased by -28.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. Container consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Container Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, container production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 178% against the previous year. Container production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Container Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers increased by 18% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +88.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, container exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +115.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units), Germany (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main destinations of container exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 62% share of total exports. France, Ireland, the UK, Spain, Italy and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for container exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +31.4%, saw 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 container export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Container Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Container imports into the Netherlands rose modestly to X units in 2022, increasing by 2.8% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, container imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +63.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Poland (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of container imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 57% of total imports. France, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, China and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +76.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) were the largest container suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Poland, China, the UK, Denmark and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +58.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average container import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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