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

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

In 2021, the Dutch market for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by 6.6% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 30%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by 20% to X cubic meters, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +55.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 19%. 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 residues, pellets and other agglomerates from the Netherlands, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X cubic meters), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-3.7% per year) and France (+24.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates exports from the Netherlands, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.8% per year) and the UK (-2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, with a decrease of -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Belgium (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Residues, Pellets And Other Agglomerates

Imports into the Netherlands

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates decreased by -1.9% to X cubic meters in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X cubic meters), Latvia (X cubic meters) and Russia (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of imports of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates to the Netherlands, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Latvia (with a CAGR of +119.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates to the Netherlands, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Latvia ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 15% 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 residues, pellets and other agglomerates stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for wood residues, pellets and other agglomerates increased by +45.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 26% 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 (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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