Cement, concrete or artificial stone articles market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market volume for cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles in the Netherlands expanded from 13 594 thousand tonnes to 14 697 thousand tonnes, driven by steady demand growth across the European cement market. Research into geopolymer concrete and new cement types during this period laid groundwork for product innovation. In 2020, market volume stabilized at 14 718 thousand tonnes as new cement standards NEN-EN 197-5 and NEN-EN 197-6 were introduced, allowing more flexible compositions and the use of recycled cementitious materials, reflecting a shift toward sustainability.

From 2021 onward, the market has been shaped by tightening environmental regulations and a strong industry focus on CO₂ reduction. The peak in European cement production in 2021 was followed by significant investments in carbon capture technology, such as Heidelberg Materials' oxyfuel line operational by late 2024, and Ecocem's expansion of SCM storage capacity. New cement norms enabling recycled content and mandatory environmental declarations for construction materials further redirected production toward low-carbon and circular solutions, while major plant projects like Heidelberg Materials' new climate-neutral facility slated for 2029 underscore the long-term transformation of the Dutch cement sector.

Production cement, concrete or artificial stone articles in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Production of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles in the Netherlands has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 250 million US dollars, marking a slight rise of 3.0% compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production grew by 6.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2020, the Netherlands produced 14 275 thousand tonnes of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles, showing a year-on-year decline of 1.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production increased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 14 473 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports cement, concrete or artificial stone articles from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, K t

The Netherlands' export volume of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 1 778 thousand tonnes, representing a significant increase of 21.6% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 460 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 6.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for the Netherlands' exports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 40.5% of exports, Germany for 34.3%, and the United Kingdom for 13.6%, collectively making up 88.4% of total export flows.

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

Following a two-year decline, exports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles from the Netherlands have rebounded. In 2021, export value amounted to 419.0 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp increase of 37.9% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 303.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 12.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom remained the key markets for the Netherlands' exports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles in value terms. Germany held a 31.1% share, Belgium 26.5%, and the United Kingdom 17.2%, together accounting for 74.9% of total export 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 cement, concrete or artificial stone articles to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the Netherlands' import volume of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles decreased. In 2021, imports stood at 1 687 thousand tonnes, down by 11.5% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 905 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany and Belgium were the two leading sources for the Netherlands' imports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles in volume terms, together accounting for 90.1% of total imports. The remaining volume was distributed among a variety of other countries.

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

Imports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles into the Netherlands have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 573.8 million US dollars, which is 8.3% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 12%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 509.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 0.6%.

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

During 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and China were the three main markets for the Netherlands' imports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles in value terms, collectively absorbing 85.1% of total import flows.

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

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