Netherlands: Iron Household Articles Market 2025

Iron Household Articles Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch iron household articles market, when its value decreased by -12.5% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Iron Household Articles Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, iron household articles production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 81% against the previous year. Iron household articles production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Iron Household Articles Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Iron household articles exports from the Netherlands surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 26% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, iron household articles exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of iron household articles exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 71% of total exports. Poland, Spain, Ireland, Sweden, Italy, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +38.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for iron household articles exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, Sweden, Italy, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Austria, Portugal and the UK, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +44.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 iron household articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 Portugal (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Household Articles Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron, which increased by 1.5% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, iron household articles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of iron household articles to the Netherlands, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, iron household articles imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+10.0% per year) and Turkey (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of table, kitchen or household articles and parts of iron to the Netherlands, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +13.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+12.8% per year) and Germany (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average iron household articles import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, iron household articles import price increased by +22.0% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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