Benelux: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2025

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux natural rubber and gum market, when its value decreased by -17.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in Benelux

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) remains the largest natural rubber and gum producing country in Benelux, accounting for 92% of total volume. Moreover, natural rubber and gum production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of natural rubber and gums decreased by -58.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 167%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the natural rubber and gums exports, with a CAGR of +16.8% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-40.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+91 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-91.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest natural rubber and gum supplier in Benelux, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +17.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 34%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.7%).

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports in Benelux

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of natural rubber and gums decreased by -50.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 196%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 193%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of natural rubber and gums in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 70% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 29% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the natural rubber and gums imports, with a CAGR of +13.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-15.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+59 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -59.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported natural rubber and gums in Benelux, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +9.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform