Netherlands: Densified Wood Market 2024

Densified Wood Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch densified wood market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 313% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Densified Wood Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, densified wood production stood at less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Densified Wood Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Densified wood exports from the Netherlands reduced to X tons in 2022, waning by -7.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, densified wood exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 84%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Iceland (X tons) were the main destinations of densified wood exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 64% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +68.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for densified wood exported from the Netherlands were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 68% of total exports. Norway, Portugal, Spain, Iceland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +76.3%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average densified wood export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($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 Norway (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Densified Wood Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of densified wood decreased by -15.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, densified wood imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of densified wood imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +294.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of densified wood to the Netherlands, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +16.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.0% per year) and France (+281.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average densified wood import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, densified wood import price increased by +122.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 53%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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