Netherlands: Sandstone Market 2024

Sandstone Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch sandstone market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Sandstone consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sandstone Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sandstone production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sandstone Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sandstone decreased by -49.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 287%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sandstone exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 390%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for sandstone exports from the Netherlands, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, sandstone exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+34.1% per year) and France (+141.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sandstone exports from the Netherlands, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+35.0% per year) and France (+183.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sandstone export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 54% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 France (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sandstone Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of sandstone imported into the Netherlands soared to X tons, rising by 54% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 314%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sandstone imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 224%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sandstone supplier to the Netherlands, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, sandstone imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X tons), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +19.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+50.3% per year) and India (+10.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sandstone to the Netherlands, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +16.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+51.4% per year) and India (+13.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sandstone import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -30.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 56% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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