Netherlands: Market for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers 2025

Market Size for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in the Netherlands

After four years of growth, the Dutch jute and jute-like fibers market decreased by -3.5% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Production of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in the Netherlands

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of jute and jute-like fibers in the Netherlands amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of jute and jute-like fibers production in the Netherlands totaled less than X ha, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of jute and jute-like fibers increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 283% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 519%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for jute and jute-like fibers exports from the Netherlands, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, jute and jute-like fibers exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+19.3% per year) and Belgium (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for jute and jute-like fibers exports from the Netherlands, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +20.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+4.4% per year) and France (+17.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average jute and jute-like fibers export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($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 Germany (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of jute and jute-like fibers were imported into the Netherlands; growing by 11% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,421%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,878%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of jute and jute-like fibers imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 91% of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Poland, Bangladesh and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +136.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest jute and jute-like fibers suppliers to the Netherlands were India ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +169.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average jute and jute-like fibers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -12.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 74%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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