Netherlands: Fromwork Market 2025

Fromwork Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fifth year in a row, the Dutch fromwork market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -47.9% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. Fromwork consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fromwork Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of shuttering for concrete constructional work, shingles and shakes, of wood exported from the Netherlands reached X tons, increasing by 3.6% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,314%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fromwork exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 4,137% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of fromwork exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 81% of total exports. Poland, France, Curacao and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Curacao (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for fromwork exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 87% of total exports. Curacao, Poland, France and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.1%.

Among the main countries of destination, Curacao, with a CAGR of +16.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 fromwork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 200%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Curacao ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fromwork Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, fromwork imports into the Netherlands declined dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -44.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 644% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fromwork imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest fromwork supplier to the Netherlands, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, fromwork imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+89.5% per year) and India (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shuttering for concrete constructional work, shingles and shakes, of wood to the Netherlands, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+77.9% per year) and India (-14.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fromwork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -8.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 257% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform