Netherlands: Natural Stone Sett Market 2024

Natural Stone Sett Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch natural stone sett market, when its value decreased by -11% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Natural Stone Sett Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, natural stone sett production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 384% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Stone Sett Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Natural stone sett exports from the Netherlands shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by -60.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, natural stone sett exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 106%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for natural stone sett exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, natural stone sett exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+5.5% per year) and France (+12.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones exports from the Netherlands, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+4.6% per year) and France (+6.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average natural stone sett export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (-0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Natural Stone Sett Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Natural stone sett imports into the Netherlands declined rapidly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -53.9% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 181%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, natural stone sett imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 81%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural stone sett to the Netherlands, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, natural stone sett imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+31.3% per year) and Germany (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest natural stone sett suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. China, Poland, Spain and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +75.5%, 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 natural stone sett import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, natural stone sett import price increased by +100.0% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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