Netherlands: Book Folding Machine Market 2025

Book Folding Machine Market Size in the Netherlands

After two years of growth, the Dutch book folding machine market decreased by -22.6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Book folding machine consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Folding Machine Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, book folding machine production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 4.5% against the previous year. Book folding machine production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Book Folding Machine Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, book folding machine exports from the Netherlands dropped to X units, waning by -6.6% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book folding machine exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of book folding machine exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 38% of total exports. South Korea, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR, the United States, Italy, China, Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for folding machines for books exports from the Netherlands, comprising 18% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-10.3% per year) and Belgium (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average book folding machine export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 8.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book Folding Machine Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Book folding machine imports into the Netherlands reduced to X units in 2022, with a decrease of -13% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, book folding machine imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of book folding machine imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 65% of total imports. The UK, Thailand, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +120.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) were the largest book folding machine suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 74% share of total imports. The UK, Belgium, Thailand, France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +97.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 book folding machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -12.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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