Netherlands: Cement Market Overview 2021

Cement Market Size in the Netherlands

After four years of growth, the Dutch cement market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Cement consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Cement Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cement production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Cement Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2020, cement exports from the Netherlands declined rapidly to X tonnes, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement exports fell notably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes) was the main destination for cement exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cement exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for cement exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cement export price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2019, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cement Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After four years of growth, supplies from abroad of cement decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2019, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cement imports dropped to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of cement to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cement imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tonnes), threefold. Portugal (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cement to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average cement import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight contraction. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the price for Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cement in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of cement consumption was China (2,375M tonnes), accounting for 56% of total volume. Moreover, cement consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (338M tonnes), sevenfold. The U.S. (105M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 2.5% share.

What are the largest producers of cement in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of cement production was China (2,377M tonnes), accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, cement production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (340M tonnes), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Viet Nam (96M tonnes), with a 2.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of cement to the Netherlands?

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In value terms, Germany ($187M) constituted the largest supplier of cement to the Netherlands, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($51M), with a 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 4.9% share.

What are the leading importers of cement from the Netherlands?

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In value terms, Belgium ($22M) remains the key foreign market for cement exports from the Netherlands, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($4.7M), with a 14% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for cement in the Netherlands?

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In 2020, the average cement export price amounted to $148 per tonne, shrinking by -38% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cement in the Netherlands?

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In 2020, the average cement import price amounted to $82 per tonne, with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year.