Netherlands: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in the Netherlands

The Dutch market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, waning by -24.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -40.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,107%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 703%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from the Netherlands, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at -9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-18.4% per year) and Japan (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from the Netherlands, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled -13.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+22.4% per year) and Belgium (-24.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Romania (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -82.1% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 612%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 549%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to the Netherlands, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +107.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+1.5% per year) and China (+32.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to the Netherlands, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +74.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.7% per year) and China (+34.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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