Netherlands: Net Fabric Market 2025

Net Fabric Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch net fabric market shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, dropping by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +30.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Net Fabric Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, net fabric production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +18.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 36%. Net fabric production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Net Fabric Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of tulles and other net fabrics exported from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 38% on the previous year. In general, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2,168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, net fabric exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 2,070% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for net fabric exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, net fabric exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fivefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +16.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+12.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+66.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tulles and other net fabrics exports from the Netherlands, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+6.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+58.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average net fabric export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 33%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Slovenia (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Net Fabric Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of tulles and other net fabrics decreased by -30.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 433%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, net fabric imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 350%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and the UK (X kg) were the main suppliers of net fabric imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +49.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest net fabric suppliers to the Netherlands were Turkey ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 90% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +40.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 net fabric import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -11.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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