Netherlands: Band Saw Blade Market 2025

Band Saw Blade Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch band saw blade market declined markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -50.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Band Saw Blade Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, band saw blade production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 301%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Band Saw Blade Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of band saw blades increased by 31% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, band saw blade exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for band saw blade exports from the Netherlands, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, band saw blade exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+0.3% per year) and the UK (-16.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for band saw blades exports from the Netherlands, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+5.2% per year) and the United States (+31.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average band saw blade export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 69%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Band Saw Blade Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, band saw blade imports into the Netherlands reduced to X tons, waning by -8.3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, band saw blade imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belarus (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of band saw blade to the Netherlands, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, band saw blade imports from Belarus exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belarus stood at +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+35.4% per year) and China (+73.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest band saw blade suppliers to the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Belarus ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. Germany, China, Poland, the United States and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

China, with a CAGR of +78.9%, 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 band saw blade import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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