Netherlands: Veneer Sheets Market 2025

Veneer Sheets Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch veneer sheets market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -19.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Veneer Sheets Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of veneer sheets were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by 4.1% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 137%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, veneer sheets exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of veneer sheets exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 56% share of total exports. Portugal, Poland, the UK, Israel, France, Australia, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +116.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for veneer sheets exports from the Netherlands, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+21.0% per year) and Belgium (+10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average veneer sheets export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, surging by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Israel ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Veneer Sheets Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, veneer sheets imports into the Netherlands totaled X cubic meters, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, veneer sheets imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +60.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Germany (X cubic meters) and Ukraine (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of veneer sheets imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +46.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest veneer sheets suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Ukraine, Sweden, Gabon, France, Latvia and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +64.5%, 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 veneer sheets import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Serbia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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