Bottling and packaging equipment market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The Dutch bottling and packaging equipment market expanded in 2020, with its size rising from USD 200.8 million in 2019 to USD 254.8 million. This growth was fueled by innovations in packaging machine automation, such as robotics and PLC systems, which reduced labor costs and improved operational efficiency. Simultaneously, major players like Unilever committed to fully reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025, driving investment in newer, sustainable equipment.

Following this peak, the domestic market size gradually contracted to USD 242.7 million in 2022, USD 228.3 million in 2023, and USD 200.6 million in 2024. Despite this decline, local production increased steadily from USD 707.9 million in 2020 to USD 842.7 million in 2024, while exports remained robust, consistently exceeding USD 900 million annually. This indicates that the industry's output was primarily destined for international markets, offsetting weaker domestic consumption.

Throughout the period, regulatory and technological trends shaped the market landscape. By 2025, stricter green packaging rules in the Netherlands and EU-wide legislation aimed at reducing packaging waste were pushing companies toward circular economy solutions. This shift increased demand for biodegradable and compostable materials, while technological advancements showcased at trade fairs, such as new filling, washing, and labeling machines, continued to drive innovation in equipment design and functionality.

Production bottling and packaging equipment in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2020, the Netherlands' output of bottling and packaging equipment was valued at 707.9 million US dollars, marking a modest contraction of 4.8% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports bottling and packaging equipment from the Netherlands

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The Netherlands' volume of bottling and packaging equipment exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 21,993 tonnes, reflecting an 8.0% gain from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 19,956 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, bottling and packaging equipment from the Netherlands was supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Germany, Belgium, and the United States—together represented only 44.1% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the value of exported bottling and packaging equipment from the Netherlands reached 923.3 million US dollars, showing a modest rise of 6.1% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 10.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 9.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Data for 2018 to 2021 indicate that exports in value terms of bottling and packaging equipment from the Netherlands were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Germany accounted for 22.6% of exports in value terms, the United States for 15.7%, and Belgium for 8.0%, jointly representing only 46.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Imports bottling and packaging equipment to the Netherlands

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After a two-year uptick, the volume of bottling and packaging equipment imports into the Netherlands declined. In 2021, the Netherlands imported 20,570 tonnes, which is 1.8% lower compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 38.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 20,937 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 38.8%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Israel was the main market for imports in kind, accounting for 29.3%, followed by Germany at 13.1% and Italy at 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 55.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Bottling and packaging equipment imports into the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 462.3 million US dollars, equivalent to an uptick of 10.8% compared with 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 48.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Over 2018 to 2021, the geographical structure of imports in value terms was highly diversified. Germany accounted for 18.8% of imports in value terms, Israel for 17.6%, and Italy for 9.9%, together representing only 46.3% of total flows. The remaining 53.7% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021