Belgium: Market for Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping 2025

Market Size for Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping in Belgium

The Belgian market for equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping fell modestly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw strong growth. Scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Production of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping in Belgium

In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 69% against the previous year. Scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, the amount of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping exported from Belgium skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 27% compared with the previous year. In general, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +31.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 27%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +49.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment exports from Belgium, together accounting for 72% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Sweden, the United States, Poland, the UK, Finland, Luxembourg, Austria, Spain and Chile, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +105.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 70% of total exports. The United States, the UK, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Ireland, Austria and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +105.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 7.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Equipment For Scaffolding, Shuttering, Propping Or Pit Propping

Imports into Belgium

Scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment imports into Belgium reduced to X tons in 2021, which is down by -6.8% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +60.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment imports reached $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +4.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of scaffolding, shuttering, and propping equipment imports to Belgium, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Poland, Austria, Italy and India, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +193.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping to Belgium, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.3% per year) and Germany (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for equipment for scaffolding, shuttering, propping or pit propping amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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