Netherlands: Market for Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections 2025

Market Size for Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections in the Netherlands

The Dutch iron or steel bridges market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Iron or steel bridges consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections in the Netherlands

In value terms, iron or steel bridges production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 114%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of iron or steel bridges and bridge-sections were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by 79% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel bridges exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 257%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of iron or steel bridges exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 78% of total exports. Norway, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +159.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel bridges and bridge-sections exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +27.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-0.3% per year) and Norway (+5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average iron or steel bridges export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -29.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 115% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the UK (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iron Or Steel Bridges And Bridge-Sections

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel bridges and bridge-sections imported into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 2,062% against 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, iron or steel bridges imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest iron or steel bridges supplier to the Netherlands, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, iron or steel bridges imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +59.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+22.9% per year) and China (+17.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel bridges and bridge-sections to the Netherlands, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +49.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.2% per year) and Belgium (+40.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average iron or steel bridges import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -38.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 95%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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