Netherlands: Envelope Market 2024

Envelope Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch envelope market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Envelope Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, envelope production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Envelope production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Envelope Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of envelopes exported from the Netherlands surged to X tons, with an increase of 38% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, envelope exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +52.8% against 2019 indices. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of envelope exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 75% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the UK, Poland, Spain, Ireland and Curacao, which together accounted for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +52.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for envelope exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Poland and Curacao, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +46.3%, saw 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 2021, the average envelope export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Envelope Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of envelopes imported into the Netherlands reduced to X tons, falling by -5.9% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, envelope imports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest envelope supplier to the Netherlands, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, envelope imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+0.6% per year) and Belgium (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of envelopes to the Netherlands, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+6.8% per year) and Belgium (-5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average envelope import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, envelope import price increased by +22.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 34%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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