Netherlands: Orthopaedic Appliances Market 2025

Orthopaedic Appliances Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch orthopaedic appliances market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the seventh consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Orthopaedic Appliances Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Orthopaedic appliances production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orthopaedic Appliances Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of orthopaedic appliances and splints were exported from the Netherlands; jumping by 22% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of orthopaedic appliances exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 49% share of total exports. The UK, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, South Africa and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +53.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for orthopaedic appliances exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 38% share of total exports. France, the United States, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, Poland, Turkey, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +45.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 orthopaedic appliances export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -17.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 South Africa (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orthopaedic Appliances Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the seventh year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in purchases abroad of orthopaedic appliances and splints, which increased by 26% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 41%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of orthopaedic appliances imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 64% of total imports. France, Switzerland, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese), Portugal, the Philippines and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +142.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of orthopaedic appliances and splints to the Netherlands, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Switzerland ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+36.2% per year) and Belgium (+41.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orthopaedic appliances import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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