Netherlands: Semi-Chemical Fluting Market 2025

Semi-Chemical Fluting Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch semi-chemical fluting market, when its value decreased by -10.5% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +54.6% against 2017 indices. Semi-chemical fluting consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting production contracted significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 65%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Semi-chemical fluting exports from the Netherlands surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 157% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,035% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 394%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Israel (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of semi-chemical fluting exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for semi-chemical fluting exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 53% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +14.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average semi-chemical fluting export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 254% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Fluting Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of semi-chemical fluting imported into the Netherlands totaled X tons, growing by 5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical fluting imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical fluting to the Netherlands, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, semi-chemical fluting imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden amounted to +31.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+53.7% per year) and Poland (+16.3% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical fluting to the Netherlands, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden amounted to +31.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+51.9% per year) and Romania (+233.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average semi-chemical fluting import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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