Netherlands: Reclaimed Rubber Market 2024

Reclaimed Rubber Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch reclaimed rubber market surged to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Reclaimed Rubber Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, reclaimed rubber production fell modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Reclaimed rubber production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Reclaimed Rubber Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2023, overseas shipments of reclaimed rubber decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, reclaimed rubber exports fell markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of reclaimed rubber exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. Malta, the United States, Hungary, the UK, Italy, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Malta (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for reclaimed rubber exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Malta, Hungary, the United States, Canada, Italy, Brazil, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Malta, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 reclaimed rubber export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, 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 Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Reclaimed Rubber Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, approx. X tons of reclaimed rubber were imported into the Netherlands; which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, reclaimed rubber imports fell slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of reclaimed rubber imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Romania ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest reclaimed rubber suppliers to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the average reclaimed rubber import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovakia ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform