Netherlands: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch market for pulp from fibres other than wood was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of pulp from fibres other than wood exported from the Netherlands declined significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -79.3% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 403%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 300% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from the Netherlands, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-22.9% per year) and Poland (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from the Netherlands, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-15.2% per year) and the UK (-8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulp from fibres other than wood were imported into the Netherlands; dropping by -36.6% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to the Netherlands, together accounting for 56% of total imports. The Philippines, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +205.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Uzbekistan, Germany, Hungary, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +233.3%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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