Netherlands: Market for Glass in The Mass 2024

Market Size for Glass in The Mass in the Netherlands

The Dutch glass in the mass market dropped significantly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -65.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Production of Glass in The Mass in the Netherlands

In value terms, glass in the mass production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 306% against the previous year. Glass in the mass production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Glass in The Mass

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, glass in the mass exports from the Netherlands contracted markedly to X tons, shrinking by -35.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass in the mass exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 48%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for glass in the mass exports from the Netherlands, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, glass in the mass exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to -3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-7.9% per year) and Portugal (-20.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for glass in the mass exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 79% share of total exports. France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +9.1%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glass in the mass export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22.7% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Portugal (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass in The Mass

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of glass in the mass decreased by -51.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 931%. Over the period under review, glass in mass imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass in the mass imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 1,000% against the previous year. Over the period under review, glass in mass imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass in the mass imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 82% of total imports. Norway, France, Denmark, Morocco, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +808.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass in the mass to the Netherlands, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+1.8% per year) and Finland (+102.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average glass in the mass import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -28.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 137% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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