Netherlands: Veneer Sheet Market 2025

Veneer Sheet Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X square meters of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 48% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, veneer sheet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for veneer sheet exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, veneer sheet exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X square meters), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+34.1% per year) and Belgium (+14.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise exports from the Netherlands, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+21.0% per year) and Belgium (+12.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average veneer sheet export price amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter 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 Australia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Australia (-1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Veneer Sheet Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of veneer sheets and sheets for plywood and other wood sawn lengthwise, when their volume decreased by -4.9% to X square meters. Overall, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, veneer sheet imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +51.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X square meters) constituted the largest veneer sheet supplier to the Netherlands, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, veneer sheet imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), threefold. Ukraine (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +15.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.9% per year) and Ukraine (+39.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest veneer sheet suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Sweden, France, Serbia and China, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +64.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average veneer sheet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per square meter), while the price for Belgium (less than $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 Serbia (+24.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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