Netherlands: Pharmaceutical Rubber Articles Market 2024

Pharmaceutical Rubber Articles Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch pharmaceutical rubber articles market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Pharmaceutical rubber articles consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pharmaceutical Rubber Articles Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, pharmaceutical rubber articles production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Pharmaceutical rubber articles production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Pharmaceutical Rubber Articles Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of hygienic or pharmaceutical articles of rubber decreased by -27.6% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, pharmaceutical rubber articles exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Portugal (X units) were the main destinations of pharmaceutical rubber articles exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 64% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Norway, Italy, Denmark, the Czech Republic, the UK, Ireland, Israel and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +37.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for pharmaceutical rubber articles exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 47% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Norway, Belgium, Italy, the UK, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Ireland, Israel and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +17.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average pharmaceutical rubber articles export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pharmaceutical Rubber Articles Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of hygienic or pharmaceutical articles of rubber increased by 40% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pharmaceutical rubber articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), China (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of pharmaceutical rubber articles imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 86% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the United States and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 9.5%.

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 +49.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hygienic or pharmaceutical articles of rubber to the Netherlands, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +20.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.5% per year) and France (-1.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pharmaceutical rubber articles import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pharmaceutical rubber articles import price decreased by -5.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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