Plastic closures market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic closures in the Netherlands showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 177.6 million US dollars, the market size grew to 187.1 million in 2019 and then stabilized around 185.3 million in 2020. A sharp rise to 236.7 million occurred in 2022, followed by a contraction to 206.8 million in 2023 before a recovery to 229.6 million in 2024.

These fluctuations were closely tied to trade dynamics. Imports surged from 338.9 million dollars in 2020 to 435.0 million in 2021, contributing to the market peak in 2022. Subsequently, imports fell to 331.2 million by 2023, reducing market size, before a modest increase to 343.4 million in 2024. Exports also varied, but the net trade balance significantly influenced the market's trajectory.

Domestic production provided a stable foundation, rising steadily from 145.3 million dollars in 2018 to 171.7 million in 2024. This consistent growth in output helped underpin the overall market expansion across the period.

Production plastic closures in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The Netherlands saw its plastic closures production increase for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 151.6 million US dollars, marking a 0.6% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production grew by 4.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The Netherlands experienced a decline in plastic closures production volume for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 20 326 tonnes were produced, representing a significant drop of 11.3% compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%.

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

Exports plastic closures from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, cross-border shipments of plastic closures from the Netherlands declined. In 2021, exports totaled 35 103 tonnes, showing a modest loss of 5.1% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 4.4%, with the peak volume reaching 37 004 tonnes that same year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Belgium were the principal destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 22.7%, 18.1%, and 11.6% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up 52.4% of total 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

Plastic closures shipments from the Netherlands abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 357.4 million US dollars, reflecting a solid advance of 17.1% relative to the prior year. Over the period 2018-2021, exports rose by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 281.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Belgium were the largest buyers of plastic closures from the Netherlands in value terms, accounting for 21.2%, 16.0%, and 9.4% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 46.6% of total exports, with a broad background of smaller partners.

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 plastic closures to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

Plastic closures volumes in the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 75 382 tonnes, showing a sharp gain of 41.5% year-over-year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports grew by 44.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 51 972 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 0.6%.

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

In 2018–2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the main markets for imports in kind, accounting for 42.7%, 13.1%, and 9.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 65.6% 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

Cross-border shipments of plastic closures to the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports came to 435.0 million US dollars, up by 28.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2018-2021, imports increased by 35%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 318.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 1.3%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany, France, and Belgium formed the core of imports in value terms, accounting for 39.5%, 10.5%, and 9.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they took 59.6% of total 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