Netherlands: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses totaled $X in 2022, growing by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 424% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -41.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from the Netherlands, together accounting for 57% of total exports. Belgium, Spain, Poland, Romania, Italy, Sweden and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +23.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from the Netherlands, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+14.2% per year) and Italy (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 71%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, when their volume decreased by -20.5% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to the Netherlands, with a combined 83% share of total imports. China, the UK, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses suppliers to the Netherlands were Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 83% of total imports. China, the UK, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 121% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+37.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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