Netherlands: Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market 2025

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch preservative-treated rough wood market increased by 111% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of preservative-treated rough wood increased by 69% to X cubic meters, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,538% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 5,025%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X cubic meters) was the main destination for preservative-treated rough wood exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X cubic meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X cubic meters), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +542.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+70.8% per year) and Germany (+23.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for preservative-treated rough wood exports from the Netherlands, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +377.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+67.0% per year) and Germany (+16.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preservative-treated rough wood export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 94% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Preservative-Treated Rough Wood Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fifth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of preservative-treated rough wood, which increased by 32% to X cubic meters in 2021. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 412% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preservative-treated rough wood imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 214%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to the Netherlands, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, preservative-treated rough wood imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X cubic meters), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled +194.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+55.3% per year) and Belgium (+44.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of preservative-treated rough wood to the Netherlands, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +204.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+65.6% per year) and Germany (+39.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preservative-treated rough wood import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 Estonia (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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