Netherlands: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2025

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cellulose fibrecement sheet market amounted to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Cellulose fibrecement sheet consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32%. Cellulose fibrecement sheet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement increased by 2.7% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-3.9% per year) and France (+24.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from the Netherlands, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-7.5% per year) and Switzerland (+85.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Denmark (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement were imported into the Netherlands; waning by -13.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by +0.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet supplier to the Netherlands, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.9% per year) and Poland (+68.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement to the Netherlands, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+16.3% per year) and the United States (+119.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cellulose fibrecement sheet import price increased by +60.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 52%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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