Netherlands: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch playing cards market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Playing cards consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Playing Cards Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, playing cards production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 174% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Playing cards exports from the Netherlands rose slightly to X tons in 2022, growing by 3.6% on 2021. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 306% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, playing cards exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 463%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of playing cards exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Poland, Italy, the United States, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Greece, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +80.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for playing cards exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 56% of total exports. Poland, Italy, Greece, Spain, the United States, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +84.8%, 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

In 2022, the average playing cards export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -10.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 38%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Poland (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Playing Cards Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of playing cards, which increased by 70% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, playing cards imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of playing cards imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +75.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of playing cards to the Netherlands, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +82.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.1% per year) and Belgium (+13.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average playing cards import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -23.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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