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Netherlands - Iron Or Steel Chain - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Metal Chain Price in the Netherlands - 2023

Metal Chain Price in the Netherlands (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average metal chain import price amounted to $7,376 per ton, growing by 8.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 46% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $11,209 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($12,978 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($1,864 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Chain Price in the Netherlands (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average metal chain export price amounted to $6,893 per ton, shrinking by -46.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 an increase of 62% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $14,848 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($17,889 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($1,102 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Libya (+45.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Chain Imports in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 1.3K tons of iron or steel chain were imported into the Netherlands; increasing by 33% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal chain imports surged to $8.9M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Metal Chain in the Netherlands (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	1,565	1,131	1,195	3,284	28.0%
Belgium	669	604	906	1,786	38.7%
China	1,087	548	987	1,328	6.9%
Austria	1,104	901	607	507	-22.8%
Norway	87.0	110	145	291	49.6%
Turkey	9.4	103	187	282	210.7%
Switzerland	80.7	5.0	22.2	269	49.4%
Sweden	675	538	40.1	214	-31.8%
Italy	272	84.3	842	114	-25.2%
United Kingdom	397	137	217	105	-35.8%
Others	656	1,644	635	732	3.7%
Total	6,602	5,805	5,782	8,912	10.5%

Top Suppliers of Metal Chain to the Netherlands in 2022:

China (493.8 tons)
Germany (216.6 tons)
Belgium (154.4 tons)
Turkey (123.1 tons)
Norway (75.0 tons)
Sweden (74.4 tons)
Switzerland (37.6 tons)
Austria (28.5 tons)
Italy (19.0 tons)
United Kingdom (10.4 tons)

Metal Chain Exports in the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of iron or steel chain decreased by -40.4% to 444 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal chain exports declined significantly to $4.6M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +36.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $5.5M, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Export of Metal Chain in the Netherlands (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	815	767	1,025	873	2.3%
Belgium	224	312	523	443	25.5%
France	187	142	269	425	31.5%
Poland	126	135	163	300	33.5%
Italy	183	128	139	289	16.5%
Spain	84.2	69.2	69.1	263	46.2%
United Kingdom	117	138	264	241	27.2%
South Africa	26.0	64.8	62.3	94.2	53.6%
Turkey	106	134	34.2	82.1	-8.2%
Brazil	20.5	37.4	24.2	74.9	54.0%
Hungary	30.8	17.1	30.3	64.3	27.8%
Norway	71.0	235	56.2	55.6	-7.8%
Gibraltar	0.4	5.1	8.0	35.8	347.3%
Others	1,369	1,805	2,875	1,333	-0.9%
Total	3,359	3,990	5,542	4,574	10.8%

Top Export Markets for Metal Chain from the Netherlands in 2022:

Germany (80.3 tons)
Belgium (45.8 tons)
France (39.3 tons)
Brazil (29.6 tons)
South Africa (23.8 tons)
United Kingdom (23.6 tons)
Poland (21.6 tons)
Italy (16.0 tons)
Spain (14.8 tons)
Gibraltar (14.3 tons)
Turkey (12.8 tons)
Hungary (10.9 tons)
Norway (10.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal chain market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25931750 - Iron or steel chain excluding articulated link chain, skid chain, s tud-link and welded link chain - chain saws, or other articles in which chains play a subsidiary role, surveying chains

Country coverage:

Netherlands

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023