Netherlands: Plastic Furniture Market 2024

Plastic Furniture Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch plastic furniture market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -4.5% against 2019 indices. Plastic furniture consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Furniture Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, plastic furniture production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 -19.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Furniture Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of furniture of plastic exported from the Netherlands soared to X units, rising by 21% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic furniture exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main destinations of plastic furniture exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 69% of total exports. The UK, Poland, the United States, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United States (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic furniture exports from the Netherlands, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +14.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1.4% per year) and Belgium (+1.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic furniture export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 8.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plastic Furniture Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of furniture of plastic increased by 31% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic furniture imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest plastic furniture supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic furniture imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+16.6% per year) and Germany (+14.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest plastic furniture suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 47% of total imports. Israel, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, France, Denmark and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +273.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic furniture import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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