Waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard in the Netherlands saw initial volatility, declining from 12.6 million US dollars in 2018 to 11.5 million in 2019 before a strong rebound to 18.2 million in 2020.

From 2021, regulatory shifts influenced the market, as new rules permitted single-sided plastic coatings on paper and board in the waste paper stream to enhance recyclability. The market size moderated to 17.2 million in 2021 and then contracted to 14.5 million in 2022. That year, global demand for paper and board surged due to e-commerce and take-away growth, creating supply chain tightness and a shortage of old paper feedstock, which pressured availability and costs. In 2023, paper prices softened after a period of highs, driven by ample inventories and moderated demand, while the broader Dutch paper and board industry faced production declines from mill closures; despite this, the specialty coated paper market grew to 16.6 million.

A pronounced expansion followed in 2024, with the market value jumping to 23.3 million US dollars. This growth was primarily fueled by sustained demand for packaging materials, accelerated by e-commerce activity. Sector innovation, including experiments with renewable raw materials like tomato stems and grass for bio-based paper, alongside ongoing old paper scarcity and stricter recycling regulations, further shaped market developments.

Production waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The Netherlands saw its production of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard increase for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 36 654 thousand US dollars, marking a robust year-over-year growth of 14.4%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 32.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 199 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.2%. In contrast, the biggest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 22.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard in the Netherlands grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 9 639 tonnes, up 2.6% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 28.5%, translating to an 8.7% compound annual growth rate. The minimum output was in 2019 at 7 345 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.1%. The most significant rise was in 2020, with a 27.9% increase.

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Exports waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, exports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard from the Netherlands totaled 9 418 tonnes, showing a strong year-over-year rise of 11.5%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 13%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The largest drop occurred in 2020, with a decline of 2.9%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom were the top buyers of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard from the Netherlands in volume terms. Germany accounted for 23.6% of exports, Belgium for 17.5%, and the United Kingdom for 16.8%. Together, these three countries made up 57.9% of total exports.

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

After a two-year decline, exports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard from the Netherlands rebounded. In 2021, exports were valued at 31 755 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 21.4% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 26 168 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

In value terms, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium were the main export markets for waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard from the Netherlands from 2018 to 2021. Germany held a 27.0% share, the United Kingdom 17.6%, and Belgium 11.4%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 56.0% of total export value.

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 waxed, oiled or glycerol impregnated paper and paperboard to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

The Netherlands experienced a third consecutive year of decline in imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard. In 2021, imports amounted to 3 430 tonnes, down 16.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 19%, with a compound annual decline rate of 6.8%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the leading sources for imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard to the Netherlands in volume terms. Germany contributed 47.9% of imports, Belgium 17.7%, and France 17.0%. Together, these three countries supplied 82.6% of total imports.

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

The Netherlands saw its imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard increase for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 12 347 thousand US dollars, showing only a marginal change from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 8.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 11 998 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 11.3%. The biggest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 2.4%.

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

In value terms, Germany, France, and Belgium were the primary sources for imports of waxed, oiled, or glycerol-impregnated paper and paperboard to the Netherlands from 2018 to 2021. These three markets together accounted for 86.5% of total import value.

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

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