Netherlands: Fibreboard Market 2024

Fibreboard Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch fibreboard market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible downturn. Fibreboard consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fibreboard production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Fibreboard production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fibreboard were exported from the Netherlands; picking up by X% against 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fibreboard exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fibreboard exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fibreboard exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fibreboard exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of fibreboard imported into the Netherlands soared to X cubic meters, growing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fibreboard imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and Luxembourg (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fibreboard imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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 Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fibreboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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