Netherlands: Market for Asphalt or Bitumen Articles 2024

Market Size for Asphalt or Bitumen Articles in the Netherlands

The Dutch asphalt or bitumen article market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles in the Netherlands

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Asphalt or bitumen article production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of asphalt or bitumen articles decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Norway (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of asphalt or bitumen article exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, France and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for asphalt or bitumen article exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Norway ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, France and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asphalt or bitumen article export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Asphalt or Bitumen Articles

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of asphalt or bitumen articles, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest asphalt or bitumen article supplier to the Netherlands, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, asphalt or bitumen article imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest asphalt or bitumen article suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 asphalt or bitumen article import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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