Netherlands: Glass Closure Market 2025

Glass Closure Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch glass closure market reduced to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Glass Closure Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, glass closure production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Glass Closure Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of glass stoppers, lids and other closures decreased by -55.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, glass closure exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of glass closure exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Ireland, the UK, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Denmark and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +134.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for glass closure exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 68% of total exports. Ireland, Finland, the UK, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +124.0%, 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

The average glass closure export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 143%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Closure Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of glass stoppers, lids and other closures, when their volume decreased by -5% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 266%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, glass closure imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 447%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass closure imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 75% of total imports. Belgium, Japan, Spain, South Africa, the Czech Republic, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +643,116.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of glass stoppers, lids and other closures to the Netherlands, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria amounted to +52.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+29.4% per year) and Japan (+68.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average glass closure import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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