Netherlands: Calcareous Building Stone Market 2024

Calcareous Building Stone Market Size in the Netherlands

After two years of decline, the Dutch calcareous building stone market increased by 20% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calcareous Building Stone Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, calcareous building stone production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 60%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Calcareous Building Stone Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of calcareous building stone exported from the Netherlands surged to X tons, with an increase of 620% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, faced a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 2,104% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcareous building stone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 540% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iceland (X tons) was the main destination for calcareous building stone exports from the Netherlands, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, calcareous building stone exports to Iceland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iceland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (0.0% per year) and Belgium (+169.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for calcareous building stone exported from the Netherlands were Qatar ($X), Iceland ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 81% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +247.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average calcareous building stone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -39.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 221%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($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 Curacao (+565.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcareous Building Stone Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of calcareous building stone decreased by -38.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 427% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcareous building stone imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 520% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest calcareous building stone supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, calcareous building stone imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+1.9% per year) and China (-22.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcareous building stone to the Netherlands, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at -8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+5.2% per year) and China (-18.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcareous building stone import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($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 (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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