Netherlands: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch washing and drying machine market decreased by -0.2% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Washing and drying machine consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in the Netherlands

In value terms, washing and drying machine production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports from the Netherlands

Washing and drying machine exports from the Netherlands expanded markedly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 11% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 25%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +43.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for washing and drying machine exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, washing and drying machine exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at -1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+12.9% per year) and Poland (+181.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for household washing and drying machines exports from the Netherlands, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+9.7% per year) and Poland (+201.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average washing and drying machine export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Poland (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, washing and drying machine imports into the Netherlands totaled X tons, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of washing and drying machine imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, Slovakia, Spain, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household washing and drying machines to the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.8% per year) and Poland (-8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average washing and drying machine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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