Netherlands: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2024

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch natural rubber and gum market, when its value decreased by -8.6% to $X. In general, consumption saw a slight slump. Natural rubber and gum consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in the Netherlands

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 26%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of natural rubber and gums in the Netherlands totaled less than X kg per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the yield recorded 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 harvested area of natural rubber and gums in the Netherlands amounted to less than X ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of natural rubber and gums decreased by -14.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 166% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of natural rubber and gum exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 87% share of total exports. France, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +60.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for natural rubber and gum exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports. France, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.2%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +67.7%, saw 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

The average natural rubber and gum export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of natural rubber and gums decreased by -25% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 319%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 208% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural rubber and gum to the Netherlands, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +74.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+17.2% per year) and Malaysia (+8.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural rubber and gums to the Netherlands, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +71.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+12.1% per year) and Malaysia (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural rubber and gum import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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