Netherlands: Market for Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres 2025

Market Size for Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch market for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres increased by 31% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres in the Netherlands was estimated at less than X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres production in the Netherlands stood at less than X ha, approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres decreased by -6.3% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 80%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 67%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres from the Netherlands, with a combined 47% share of total exports. Canada, Australia, Belgium, Serbia, Honduras, France, Morocco and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +350.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre exported from the Netherlands were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 46% of total exports. France, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Honduras, Serbia, New Zealand and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +259.8%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres amounted to $X per ton, declining by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Belgium (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coconut, Abaca, Ramie and other Vegetable Textile Fibres

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, when their volume decreased by -59.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 585% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 473% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre supplier to the Netherlands, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sri Lanka (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+5.8% per year) and Belgium (+42.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibre suppliers to the Netherlands were India ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports. Germany and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +54.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 63% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform