Netherlands: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by 0.6% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exported from the Netherlands soared to X tons, rising by 135% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from the Netherlands, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to -7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-9.3% per year) and the UK (+39.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.6% per year) and the UK (+40.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -50.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 238% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Luxembourg (+24.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates decreased by -4.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Norway (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to the Netherlands, together comprising 84% of total imports. Belgium, France and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +68.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.2% per year) and Norway (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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