Netherlands: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2024

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in the Netherlands

The Dutch rubber-to-metal and moulded article market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in the Netherlands

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production dropped remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Rubber-to-metal and moulded article production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports from the Netherlands

Rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from the Netherlands surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 31% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from the Netherlands, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+9.9% per year) and Belgium (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber-to-metal and moulded articles exports from the Netherlands, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+9.4% per year) and Belgium (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 17%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Spain (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles increased by 6.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +8.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 48% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +38.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 44% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Turkey, Sweden, France, Japan, Italy, Spain, India and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +15.3%, 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 rubber-to-metal and moulded article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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