Netherlands: Way-Type Unit Head Market 2024

Way-Type Unit Head Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch way-type unit head market fell notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -54.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Way-Type Unit Head Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, way-type unit head production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29,308% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Way-Type Unit Head Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of way-type unit heads for working metal exported from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 149% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 9,248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, way-type unit head exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,068%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for way-type unit head exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, way-type unit head exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +34,211.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+117.5% per year) and Germany (+43.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for way-type unit heads for working metal exports from the Netherlands, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +92.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+30.7% per year) and Poland (-21.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average way-type unit head export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -35.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 2,029%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Germany (-9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Way-Type Unit Head Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, supplies from abroad of way-type unit heads for working metal increased by 161% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, way-type unit head imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of way-type unit head to the Netherlands, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, way-type unit head imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +31.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-5.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+281.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of way-type unit heads for working metal to the Netherlands, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 3.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+180.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average way-type unit head import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -24.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 107% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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