Netherlands: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch ceramic tile market rose significantly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, ceramic tile production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Ceramic tile exports from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X square meters in 2023, rising by X% on 2022. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X square meters), threefold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2023, overseas purchases of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, the Czech Republic, India, Portugal, the UK, Poland, Belgium and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile suppliers to the Netherlands were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Turkey, India, China and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for the UK ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform