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Solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in the Netherlands declined from 19 401 t to 18 330 t, while the physical market volume increased slightly from 13 730 t to 14 578 t. In value terms, the market size contracted from 89.0 million $ US to 74.5 million $ US, indicating price pressures or shifts in product mix during this period.

The market landscape shifted notably from 2021, when AkzoNobel faced rising costs and raw material shortages, affecting production and product availability. This supply constraint coincided with a spike in imports to 31 984 t and exports to 39 449 t in 2021 as the trade flows adjusted. In the following years, sustainability became a decisive factor, with over 80% of painters preferring eco-friendly products, and consumer color trends moved towards natural tones influenced by increased time spent at home. Concurrently, the market saw significant growth in the rapid-drying paint segment driven by product innovations, while ongoing raw material shortages and price increases presented challenges.

By 2023 and into 2024, the market showed signs of stabilization with suppliers like Sikkens maintaining prices from the previous year. The enduring focus on sustainability was complemented by the growing influence of digitalization on sales channels and branding. Import and export volumes gradually receded from their 2021 peaks, with imports reaching 29 356 t and exports 34 244 t in 2024, before a more pronounced decline in 2025.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The Netherlands' production of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 139.9 million US dollars, marking a gradual decrease of 5.0% compared to 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 14.4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 5.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.0%)	(5.0%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in the Netherlands dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 18 330 tonnes, representing a year-over-year decline of 2.8%. Over the 2018-2020 period, production decreased by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	(2.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, the Netherlands exported 39 449 tonnes of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes, showing a sharp increase of 27.3% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 19.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 30 985 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.5% that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(8.5%)	27.3%	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands exported solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to a diverse range of markets. Even the top three destinations—Germany, Belgium, and France—collectively accounted for only 41.7% of total exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, the Netherlands' exports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes rebounded in 2021. Export value reached 248.2 million US dollars, reflecting a 26.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 21.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 196.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.3% that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(3.3%)	26.3%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands' exports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in value terms were distributed across numerous partner countries. The top three—Germany (13.0% of export value), Belgium (10.3%), and France (9.8%)—together made up just 33.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, the Netherlands imported 31 984 tonnes of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes, indicating a solid increase of 17.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 17.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 27 233 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.8% that year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	(7.8%)	17.4%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (37.8% of import volume), the United Kingdom (20.2%), and Sweden (12.9%) remained the primary suppliers of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to the Netherlands, jointly accounting for 70.8% of total imports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the Netherlands imported solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes valued at 162.2 million US dollars, reflecting a strong year-over-year increase of 23.6%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 24.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	(5.9%)	23.6%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany (36.9% of import value), the United Kingdom (21.1%), and Belgium (12.3%) formed the core of the Netherlands' imports of solvent-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in value terms, together representing 70.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io