Key Market Indicators
The Netherlands is set to become a major player in the stone export/import market over the next few years. Exports of stone from the Netherlands are set to reach $1.5 billion by 2026, up from $1.3 billion in 2021. This equates to an average yearly growth of 2.1%. Since 1997, the country's stone exports have been growing at a rate of 2.2% annually. In 2021, the Netherlands ranked ninth, behind India's $1.3 billion in exports. Germany, the United States and Italy ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. Imports of stone to the Netherlands are projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2026, up from $1.4 billion in 2021. This equates to an average yearly growth of 1.6%. Since 1997, the country's stone imports have been increasing at a rate of 4.3% annually. In 2021, the Netherlands ranked ninth, behind Japan's $1.4 billion in imports. Germany, the United Kingdom and France ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. The Netherlands is poised to become a major player in the global stone trade over the coming years.
