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Tools for pressing, stamping or punching market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for pressing, stamping and punching tools in the Netherlands, measured in metric tons, shifted significantly between 2018 and 2024. From a starting point of 5 346 t in 2018, volume contracted to 3 979 t in 2020 before a partial recovery to 4 442 t in 2021. Another decline followed in 2023, with the market settling at 3 973 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market showed greater resilience, growing to 197.1 million USD in 2019 despite lower volume and surging to 228.5 million USD in 2021. This indicated a move towards higher-value products. After a moderation, the market value stood at 222.4 million USD in 2024. Production in tons mirrored the volatility, while imports saw a major spike in 2022 and exports expanded strongly in 2021.

By 2025, the industry landscape was marked by advanced manufacturing trends. Modern stamping services combined traditional methods with laser and CNC technology, enhancing flexibility. The integration of Industry 4.0 principles facilitated smarter production, and outsourcing grew to provide access to specialized expertise. High-precision punching and pressing machines from European and Japanese manufacturers, alongside durable tool steels, supported these developments.

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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, 2023-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2023-2024, 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 pressing, stamping and punching tools in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the Netherlands produced tools for pressing, stamping, or punching valued at 211.5 million US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 23.5%. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 29.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.9%. The most notable decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	(5.9%)	23.5%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, the Netherlands manufactured 2,992 tonnes of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching, showing a dramatic year-over-year surge of 50.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest output was recorded in 2020 at 1,986 tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 with 3,157 tonnes. The sharpest decline happened in 2020, falling by 37.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	(37.1%)	50.6%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pressing, stamping and punching tools from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 310 tonnes and peaked in 2021 at 911 tonnes, representing a 2.9-fold difference between the high and low points. In 2021, the Netherlands exported 911 tonnes of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching, which is 189.2% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.4%)	1.5%	189.2%	38.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the primary destinations for the Netherlands' exports of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching in kind. Germany accounted for 41.2% of exports, Belgium for 17.6%, and France for 11.1%, together making up 69.9% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, the Netherlands' export value of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching rebounded. In 2021, exports reached 40,188 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong year-over-year growth of 25.6%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 11.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 31,984 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	(2.3%)	25.6%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Germany, Belgium, and Vietnam were the main markets for the Netherlands' exports of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching in value terms. Germany represented 22.5% of exports, Belgium 19.5%, and Vietnam 17.4%, collectively absorbing 59.4% of total export value.

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 pressing, stamping and punching tools to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching to the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 2,361 tonnes, showing a modest advance of 2.3% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 1,960 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 32.2%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2020, rising by 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.2%)	17.8%	2.3%	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany, South Korea, and Luxembourg were the key partners for the Netherlands' imports of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching in kind. Germany contributed 45.9% of imports, South Korea 13.0%, and Luxembourg 12.3%, jointly representing 71.2% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

After a two-year fall, the Netherlands' import value of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching increased. In 2021, imports amounted to a value that was 36.8% higher year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 41,807 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a decrease of 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.8%)	(12.7%)	36.8%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018–2021, Germany, China, and South Korea were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of the Netherlands' imports of tools for pressing, stamping, or punching in value terms. Germany accounted for 52.9% of imports, China for 6.6%, and South Korea for 6.1%, together making up 65.6% 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