Netherlands: Metal Vehicle Lock Market 2025

Metal Vehicle Lock Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch metal vehicle lock market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. Metal vehicle lock consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Vehicle Lock Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, metal vehicle lock production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 66%. Metal vehicle lock production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Vehicle Lock Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Metal vehicle lock exports from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 34% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 109%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 180% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of metal vehicle lock exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, France, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Japan and China, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of +153.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal vehicle lock exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. France, Brazil, Spain, Japan, Poland, Hungary and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +180.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average metal vehicle lock export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal vehicle lock export price increased by +40.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($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 China (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Vehicle Lock Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of base metal motor vehicle locks increased by 0.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 78%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal vehicle lock imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 67% of total imports. France, Portugal, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese) and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +89.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest metal vehicle lock suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Turkey and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 39%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +77.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average metal vehicle lock import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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