The exports of non-metallic minerals in the Netherlands experienced fluctuations over the past decade. In 2013, it stood at 37.41 million metric tons. The years 2013 to 2015 saw a notable decline, hitting a low of 30.29 million metric tons in 2015. A recovery occurred in 2016 with a slight growth up to 2018, followed by another decline reaching 27.57 million metric tons in 2020. Although there was a recovery in 2021, the trend remained largely stagnant around 33 million metric tons from 2021 to 2023.
As for recent year-on-year variations, 2023 saw a marginal decrease of 0.23% compared to 2022, continuing a flat trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was -1.08%, indicating a slow decline.
Looking ahead, forecasts for 2024 to 2028 predict a slight downward trend with a projected average annual decline of 0.19%, leading to an expected export volume of 32.59 million metric tons by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of sustainability initiatives, technological advancements in mineral extraction, and global economic shifts affecting demand. Monitoring these factors could provide insights into future changes in export volumes.
