Netherlands: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in the Netherlands

The Dutch paper industry finishing agents market contracted dramatically to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted measured growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in the Netherlands

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of finishing agents used in the paper industry, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of paper industry finishing agents exports from the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Finland, Lithuania, Sweden and Japan 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 Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for paper industry finishing agents exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden, France, Lithuania, Finland and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were imported into the Netherlands; picking up by X% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper industry finishing agents to the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, paper industry finishing agents imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest paper industry finishing agents suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. France, the UK, Sweden, Poland, Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 paper industry finishing agents import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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