Netherlands: Cement Market Overview 2020

Cement Market Size in the Netherlands

The revenue of the cement market in the Netherlands amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the cement market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Cement Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cement production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cement production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The Netherlands cement production peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cement Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Cement exports from the Netherlands amounted to X tonnes in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, cement exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cement exports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement exports amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cement exports attained their maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Pakistan (X tonnes), Greece (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Japan (X tonnes), Senegal (X tonnes) and Slovakia (X tonnes) were the key exporters of cement in the world, creating X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Viet Nam, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Senegal, Pakistan, Greece, Japan, Slovakia and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X United Arab Emirates recorded the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the cement export price in the Netherlands amounted to $X per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the cement export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The Netherlands export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while Greece ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cement Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2018, the amount of cement imported into the Netherlands totaled X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The Netherlands imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, cement imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cement imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cement imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tonnes), followed by Sri Lanka (X tonnes) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) represented the main importers of cement, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - the Philippines (X tonnes), Oman (X tonnes), Singapore (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Palestine (X tonnes), Cambodia (X tonnes), Mali (X tonnes) and Israel (X tonnes) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to cement imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, the Philippines (+X%), Oman (+X%), Israel (+X%), China, Hong Kong SAR (+X%), Cambodia (+X%), Sri Lanka (+X%), Mali (+X%), Palestine (+X%), the UK (+X%) and Singapore (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2007 to 2018, the share of the Philippines, Sri Lanka, China, Hong Kong SAR, Oman, the U.S., Israel and Cambodia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cement into the Netherlands, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sri Lanka ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In the U.S., cement imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sri Lanka (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cement import price in the Netherlands amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for cement attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for cement remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Singapore ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform