Benelux: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) decreased by -7.6% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Benelux

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) decreased by -79.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels), achieving 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 34% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of -0.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of -3.5%, 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 a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) decreased by -63.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 58% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together creating a 42% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) in Benelux, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-7.3% per year) and Luxembourg (-1.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform