Netherlands: Walking-Sticks And Whips Market 2024

Walking-Sticks And Whips Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch walking-sticks and whips market was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by 4% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Walking-Sticks And Whips Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, walking-sticks and whips production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 473% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Walking-Sticks And Whips Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips and riding-crops were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 29%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, walking-sticks and whips exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 59%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for walking-sticks and whips exports from the Netherlands, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, walking-sticks and whips exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +6.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+15.0% per year) and France (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for walking-sticks and whips exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, the UK and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +25.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average walking-sticks and whips export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Sweden (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Walking-Sticks And Whips Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Walking-sticks and whips imports into the Netherlands expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, surging by 14% compared with 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, walking-sticks and whips imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main suppliers of walking-sticks and whips imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 90% of total imports. Austria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.3%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Austria (with a CAGR of +52.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest walking-sticks and whips suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising 91% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 5.1%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +44.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average walking-sticks and whips import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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