Netherlands: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch ceramic tile market, when its value decreased by -35.7% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, ceramic tile production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +7.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 129% against the previous year. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 209% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X square meters), threefold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+11.9% per year) and France (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 58% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -58.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 31%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Ceramic tile imports into the Netherlands reached X square meters in 2022, picking up by 1.6% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +14.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Turkey, Poland, Belgium, Portugal and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile suppliers to the Netherlands were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Turkey, Poland, Portugal, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +40.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by -15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per square meter) and Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Turkey ($X per square meter) and Poland ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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