Netherlands: Bituminous Mixtures Market 2025

Bituminous Mixtures Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch bituminous mixtures market decreased by -4.6% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +84.4% against 2016 indices. Bituminous mixtures consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Bituminous Mixtures Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, bituminous mixtures production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a precipitous decrease. Bituminous mixtures production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Bituminous Mixtures Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of bituminous mixtures exported from the Netherlands soared to X tons, with an increase of 27% on 2020. Overall, exports posted perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of bituminous mixtures exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for bituminous mixtures exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bituminous mixtures export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild setback. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the UK (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bituminous Mixtures Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of bituminous mixtures were imported into the Netherlands; growing by 8.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 59%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of bituminous mixtures imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +359.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest bituminous mixtures suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 89% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +336.8%, saw 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 bituminous mixtures import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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