Netherlands: Cotton Embroidery Market 2025

Cotton Embroidery Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cotton embroidery market contracted rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -38.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Cotton embroidery consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cotton Embroidery Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cotton embroidery production contracted notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 105%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Cotton embroidery exports from the Netherlands declined to X tons in 2022, falling by -9.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton embroidery exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of cotton embroidery exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Italy, Belgium, the United States, Spain, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovakia, the UK and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +85.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cotton embroidery exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 43% of total exports. Spain, Italy, Belgium, the United States, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the UK, Slovakia and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +161.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 cotton embroidery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Italy (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Embroidery Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of cotton embroidery in the piece into the Netherlands shrank markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -32.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 315% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton embroidery imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 186% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of cotton embroidery to the Netherlands, with a 91% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK (X kg), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+56.1% per year) and Austria (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton embroidery in the piece to the Netherlands, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-19.7% per year) and the UK (+46.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton embroidery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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