Netherlands: Market for Glass Fibre Chopped Strands 2024

Market Size for Glass Fibre Chopped Strands in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch glass fibre chopped strand market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Glass fibre chopped strand consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Glass Fibre Chopped Strands in the Netherlands

In value terms, glass fibre chopped strand production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Glass Fibre Chopped Strands

Exports from the Netherlands

Glass fibre chopped strand exports from the Netherlands reduced notably to X tons in 2022, declining by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth 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, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass fibre chopped strand exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for glass fibre chopped strand exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, glass fibre chopped strand 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 X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for glass fibre chopped strands exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average glass fibre chopped strand export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass Fibre Chopped Strands

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of glass fibre chopped strands increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre chopped strand imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. 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

Malaysia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass fibre chopped strand imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports. France, China, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest glass fibre chopped strand suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, China, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average glass fibre chopped strand import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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