Netherlands: Office Supply Market 2024

Office Supply Market Size in the Netherlands

After two years of growth, the Dutch office supply market decreased by -32.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Office Supply Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, office supply production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Office Supply Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of office or school supplies of plastics from the Netherlands contracted notably to X tons, dropping by -35% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, office supply exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of office supply exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Poland, Sweden, Spain, the UK, Denmark and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for office supply exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Poland, the UK, Spain, Italy, Sweden and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +23.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average office supply export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Office Supply Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of office or school supplies of plastics increased by 31% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, office supply imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +17.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of office supply imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Vietnam, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), France, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +29.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest office supply suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 74% of total imports. Poland, France, Vietnam, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese) and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +36.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average office supply import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -25.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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