Iron or steel woven wire cloth market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for iron or steel woven wire cloth in the Netherlands declined from 1 594 tons in 2019 to 1 227 tons in 2020, largely due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2022, the market recovered to 1 456 tons, supported by the European Union's introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which altered import dynamics, and growing industrial and consumer preference for certified green steel with lower carbon footprints.

Throughout the period, Tata Steel Netherlands remained a dominant producer, investing in cleaner technologies such as electric arc furnaces and green hydrogen to reduce CO2 emissions. The metal footprint of Dutch consumption reached its highest level since 2012 in 2021, indicating sustained domestic demand for steel products, including woven wire mesh.

Geopolitical tensions, notably the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, triggered sharp increases in steel and raw material prices, adding cost pressure. However, the industry's focus on modernizing existing facilities and adopting circular production processes helped maintain production growth, which reached 3 085 tons in 2022.

Production iron or steel woven wire cloth in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of iron or steel woven wire cloth in the Netherlands reached 20 597 thousand US dollars, marking a robust increase of 14.1% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2020, the Netherlands produced 2 943 tonnes of iron or steel woven wire cloth, representing a strong rise of 12.8% from the year before.

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

Exports iron or steel woven wire cloth from the Netherlands

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Iron or steel woven wire cloth exports from the Netherlands declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 2 965 tonnes, a drop of 22.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 355 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 38.3%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for iron or steel woven wire cloth exports from the Netherlands in volume terms were Italy, accounting for 23.2% of exports, Belgium with 20.4%, and Germany at 12.9%. Together, these three countries made up 56.4% 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, K $ US

Exported iron or steel woven wire cloth from the Netherlands increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 47 424 thousand US dollars, up 13.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 19.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 37 953 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the largest buyers of iron or steel woven wire cloth from the Netherlands in value terms were Germany, contributing 14.6% of exports, Italy at 13.3%, and the United States with 11.5%. However, their combined share was limited to 39.4% of total export value, indicating a diversified country structure.

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 iron or steel woven wire cloth to the Netherlands

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After a two-year decline, iron or steel woven wire cloth imports into the Netherlands increased. In 2021, imports reached 2 283 tonnes, up 7.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 42.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -16.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 122 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 36.5%.

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From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for iron or steel woven wire cloth imports into the Netherlands in volume terms were Germany, accounting for 51.7% of imports, Italy with 10.6%, and Belgium at 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 71.3% of total import 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, K $ US

Iron or steel woven wire cloth imports into the Netherlands increased in value for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 36 856 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gain of 29.5% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 6.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 24 849 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the key partners for iron or steel woven wire cloth imports into the Netherlands in value terms were Belgium, accounting for 39.3% of imports, Germany with 24.0%, and Poland at 6.9%. Together, these three countries made up 70.1% 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