Netherlands: Unvulcanized Rubber Market 2025

Unvulcanized Rubber Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch unvulcanized rubber market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Unvulcanized rubber consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 305% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof were exported from the Netherlands; declining by -4% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) were the main destinations of unvulcanized rubber exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 38% of total exports. Romania, Turkey, Poland, France, China, the UK, Thailand, Norway, India and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +54.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for unvulcanized rubber exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 45% of total exports. Poland, the UK, Romania, Italy, Norway, China, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Thailand and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +26.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average unvulcanized rubber export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof were imported into the Netherlands; shrinking by -12.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of unvulcanized rubber imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 45% share of total imports. China, India, Belarus, France, the UK, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +22.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unvulcanized rubber suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. China, India, Italy, Poland, Spain, France, the UK, Belarus, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +23.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average unvulcanized rubber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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