Netherlands: Metal Office Furniture Market 2025

Metal Office Furniture Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch metal office furniture market, when its value decreased by -53.1% to $X. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Office Furniture Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, metal office furniture production fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 213%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Metal Office Furniture Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of metal office furniture, when their volume decreased by -4.2% to X tons. In general, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, metal office furniture exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of metal office furniture exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 57% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Italy, the United States, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +35.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal office furniture exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. France, the United States, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +34.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal office furniture export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Switzerland (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Office Furniture Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of metal office furniture decreased by -44.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, metal office furniture imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal office furniture imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 57% of total imports. Belgium, the UK, Italy, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, the Czech Republic, the United States and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +45.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest metal office furniture suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, the United States, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, the Czech Republic, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +26.3%, 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

In 2022, the average metal office furniture import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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