Netherlands: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2024

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch recovered fibre pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 85% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a tangible expansion. Recovered fibre pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 208,548,900% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered fibre pulp were exported from the Netherlands; with a decrease of -46.3% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 993% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 628% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for recovered fibre pulp exports from the Netherlands, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+125.6% per year) and Germany (+150.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for recovered fibre pulp exports from the Netherlands, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+97.6% per year) and Luxembourg (-16.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average recovered fibre pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Brazil (+36.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of recovered fibre pulp increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,281% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,699%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of recovered fibre pulp to the Netherlands, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+123.2% per year) and the United States (+68.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered fibre pulp to the Netherlands, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+138.6% per year) and the United States (+59.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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