Netherlands: Umbrella And Walking-Stick Market 2024

Umbrella And Walking-Stick Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch umbrella and walking-stick market increased by 95% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption saw buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Umbrella And Walking-Stick Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, umbrella and walking-stick production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 76%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Umbrella And Walking-Stick Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of umbrellas and walking-sticks exported from the Netherlands shrank dramatically to X units, which is down by -20.2% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, umbrella and walking-stick exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of umbrella and walking-stick exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 60% share of total exports. Poland, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Austria, the UK, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +12.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for umbrella and walking-stick exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports. Poland, Spain, the UK, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Denmark and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +14.5%, 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

In 2022, the average umbrella and walking-stick export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Umbrella And Walking-Stick Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, umbrella and walking-stick imports into the Netherlands reduced to X units, waning by -5% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, umbrella and walking-stick imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of umbrella and walking-stick to the Netherlands, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, umbrella and walking-stick imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+12.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+33.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of umbrellas and walking-sticks to the Netherlands, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.4% per year) and Belgium (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average umbrella and walking-stick import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -14.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, umbrella and walking-stick import price increased by +67.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+25.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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