Netherlands: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch metal skid chain market decreased by -42.9% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Metal skid chain consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, metal skid chain production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 388%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of iron or steel skid chain were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of metal skid chain exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 74% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Argentina, Spain, Hungary, the UK, Colombia, Italy and Ireland, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +5,784.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron or steel skid chain exports from the Netherlands, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +20.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-2.5% per year) and Argentina (+966.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal skid chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -15.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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 UK (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of iron or steel skid chain decreased by -5.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 52%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal skid chain imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 74% of total imports. Austria, Italy, Belgium, France and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +20.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel skid chain to the Netherlands, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+27.6% per year) and China (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal skid chain import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.5%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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