Netherlands: Office Metal Staple Market 2024

Office Metal Staple Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch office metal staple market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Office Metal Staple Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, office metal staple production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 267% against the previous year. Office metal staple production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Office Metal Staple Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, office metal staple exports from the Netherlands contracted significantly to X tons, which is down by -17.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 45%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, office metal staple exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.6%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for office metal staple exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, office metal staple exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+21.9% per year) and France (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for base metal staples in strips for use in offices exports from the Netherlands, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-5.0% per year) and Switzerland (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average office metal staple export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Office Metal Staple Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of base metal staples in strips for use in offices increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +36.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office metal staple imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of office metal staple to the Netherlands, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, office metal staple imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Japan (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+10.0% per year) and Japan (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal staples in strips for use in offices to the Netherlands, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+10.3% per year) and Japan (-7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average office metal staple import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -20.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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