Netherlands: Metallised Yarn Market 2025

Metallised Yarn Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch metallised yarn market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -26.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metallised Yarn Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, metallised yarn production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -31.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 71%. Metallised yarn production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Metallised Yarn Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Metallised yarn exports from the Netherlands fell to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -8.3% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 421%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metallised yarn exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 156% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for metallised yarn exports from the Netherlands, with a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, metallised yarn exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +70.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+29.3% per year) and Belgium (+15.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for metallised yarn exports from the Netherlands, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +70.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+16.7% per year) and Ireland (+76.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metallised yarn export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Ireland (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metallised Yarn Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of metallised yarn and strip into the Netherlands surged to X tons, rising by 90% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 291% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metallised yarn imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 215% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of metallised yarn imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Germany, New Zealand and France, which together accounted 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 Hungary (with a CAGR of +293.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Hungary ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest metallised yarn suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 60% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +230.7%, recorded 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 metallised yarn import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -21.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 104%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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