Netherlands: Glass Fibre Filament Market 2024

Glass Fibre Filament Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Dutch glass fibre filament market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -8.9% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Glass fibre filament consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Glass Fibre Filament Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, glass fibre filament production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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Glass Fibre Filament Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of glass fibre filaments exported from the Netherlands totaled X tons, surging by 13% against the previous year. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 455% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre filament exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 336%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for glass fibre filament exports from the Netherlands, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, glass fibre filament exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sixfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +10.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+14.5% per year) and Poland (+32.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for glass fibre filaments exports from the Netherlands, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+10.8% per year) and Poland (+18.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average glass fibre filament export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Glass Fibre Filament Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of glass fibre filaments decreased by -14.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 98%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre filament imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 91%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass fibre filament imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +156.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest glass fibre filament suppliers to the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +153.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average glass fibre filament import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+33.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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