Netherlands: Wood-Based Panels Market 2024

Wood-Based Panels Market Size in the Netherlands

After two years of growth, the Dutch wood-based panels market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Wood-Based Panels Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, wood-based panels production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood-Based Panels Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of wood-based panels exported from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X cubic meters, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood-based panels exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters) was the main destination for wood-based panels exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood-based panels exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X cubic meters), fourfold. The United States (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total exports 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, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for wood-based panels exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, the United States, Denmark, Norway, Italy and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 wood-based panels export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Wood-Based Panels Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood-based panels increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood-based panels imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Belgium (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of wood-based panels imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Luxembourg, Chile, Poland, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Russia, Italy, the UK and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest wood-based panels suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Finland, Poland, Italy, Russia, Chile, the UK, Ireland, Portugal and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average wood-based panels import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Ireland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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