Netherlands: Metal Office Furniture Market 2023

Metal Office Furniture Market Size in the Netherlands

After two years of decline, the Dutch metal office furniture market increased by 32% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Office Furniture Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, metal office furniture production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted buoyant growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Metal Office Furniture Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of metal office furniture increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal office furniture exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of metal office furniture exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 70% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Spain, the UK, Poland, the United States and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +41.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal office furniture exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. The United States, the UK, Poland, Spain, Italy and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +43.1%, 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 metal office furniture export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 the UK (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Office Furniture Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of metal office furniture imported into the Netherlands expanded sharply to X tons, growing by 11% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal office furniture imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal office furniture imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Poland, the UK, Italy, Denmark, Spain and France, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +43.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest metal office furniture suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the UK, Turkey, Italy, Spain, France and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +39.7%, 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

The average metal office furniture import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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