Updated Oct 15, 2022 10:15

Metal Bath Market in the Netherlands

Market Overview
The Dutch metal bath market contracted notably to $ in , falling by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal bath production reduced sharply to $ in estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , production failed to regain momentum.


Consumption
In , consumption of baths of iron or steel in the Netherlands contracted to units, with a decrease of -% on the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at units in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The value of the metal bath market in the Netherlands dropped to $ in , declining by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.


Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for metal bath in the Netherlands, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight years. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to units by the end of .

In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .


Market Structure
Metal bath market in the Netherlands remained dependent on supplies from foreign countries. In , the share of imports in total consumption was % in value terms and % in physical terms.


Trade Balance
The Netherlands remains a net importer of metal bath; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of units, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.