Netherlands: Market for Iron Or Steel Parts Of Articulated Link Chain 2024

Market Size for Iron Or Steel Parts Of Articulated Link Chain in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch metal link chain parts market decreased by -3.3% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Iron Or Steel Parts Of Articulated Link Chain in the Netherlands

In value terms, metal link chain parts production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Iron Or Steel Parts Of Articulated Link Chain

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of iron or steel parts of articulated link chain increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal link chain parts exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for metal link chain parts exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, metal link chain parts exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +32.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.5% per year) and Belgium (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal link chain parts exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Belgium, Poland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the United States and Iceland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +39.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal link chain parts export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the United States (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Iron Or Steel Parts Of Articulated Link Chain

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of iron or steel parts of articulated link chain imported into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 35% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal link chain parts imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal link chain parts imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 69% of total imports. Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland, Sweden and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +153.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest metal link chain parts suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Belgium, Poland, Sweden and the UK, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +132.3%, recorded 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 metal link chain parts import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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