Netherlands: Mineral Wool Market 2024

Mineral Wool Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch mineral wool market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Mineral wool consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mineral Wool Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, mineral wool production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Mineral wool production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Mineral Wool Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures were exported from the Netherlands; growing by 4.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mineral wool exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of mineral wool exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Poland, the UK, Denmark, the United States, Spain, Austria, China and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +34.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for mineral wool exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Denmark, the United States, Poland, China, Spain, Austria and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +18.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average mineral wool export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Germany (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mineral Wool Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools and mixtures increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mineral wool imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 124%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of mineral wool imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 63% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest mineral wool suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 50% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +10.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average mineral wool import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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