Netherlands: Industrial Robot Market 2024

Industrial Robot Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch industrial robot market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw slight growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Industrial Robot Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, industrial robot production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. Industrial robot production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Robot Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of industrial robots for multiple uses decreased by -19.2% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial robot exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for industrial robot exports from the Netherlands, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, industrial robot exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+22.8% per year) and Belgium (+15.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial robots for multiple uses exports from the Netherlands, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +16.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+34.3% per year) and Belgium (+19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average industrial robot export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, industrial robot export price increased by +114.3% against 2013 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Germany (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Industrial Robot Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of industrial robots for multiple uses, when their volume increased by 17% to X units. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, industrial robot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Sweden (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of industrial robot imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 57% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, China, Austria, Denmark and the United States, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +71.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest industrial robot suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 52% of total imports. Belgium, China, the United States, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +88.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average industrial robot import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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