Netherlands: Market for Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by 10% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X cubic meters of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates were exported from the Netherlands; with an increase of 4.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters) was the main destination for exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates from the Netherlands, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), threefold. The UK (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to -6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-13.9% per year) and the UK (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+2.5% per year) and the UK (-0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates amounted to $X per cubic meter, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Chips, Parts, Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by 9.1% to X cubic meters, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 90% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates to the Netherlands, accounting for a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X cubic meters), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+124.5% per year) and Russia (+42.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates to the Netherlands, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (+73.1% per year) and Russia (+43.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood chips, parts, residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Canada ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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