Netherlands: Plastic Household Articles Market 2024

Plastic Household Articles Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch plastic household articles market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Household Articles Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, plastic household articles production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 19%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Household Articles Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of household articles and toilet articles of plastics decreased by -16.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plastic household articles exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic household articles exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Poland, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, the UK, Spain and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

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 Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastic household articles exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports. Poland, the UK, Italy, Spain, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +25.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic household articles export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 9.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Poland (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Household Articles Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Plastic household articles imports into the Netherlands dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -4.1% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plastic household articles imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plastic household articles to the Netherlands, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic household articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.3% per year) and Belgium (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest plastic household articles suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports. Poland, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Luxembourg, the UK and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +33.7%, 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

In 2022, the average plastic household articles import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plastic household articles import price increased by +59.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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