Netherlands: Plastic Ornamental Articles Market 2024

Plastic Ornamental Articles Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch plastic ornamental articles market decreased by -3.4% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a mild shrinkage. Plastic ornamental articles consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Ornamental Articles Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 119%. Plastic ornamental articles production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Ornamental Articles Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic were exported from the Netherlands; which is down by -22.4% on 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +45.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 51%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of plastic ornamental articles exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 51% of total exports. Belgium, Spain, Poland, Ireland, the UK, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic ornamental articles exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. The UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Sweden, Hungary, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +13.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average plastic ornamental articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the UK (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Ornamental Articles Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic imported into the Netherlands reduced rapidly to X tons, dropping by -34.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic ornamental articles imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by +69.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest plastic ornamental articles supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic ornamental articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-2.9% per year) and Vietnam (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of statuettes and other ornamental articles of plastic to the Netherlands, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.8% per year) and Belgium (+7.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic ornamental articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 68% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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