Belgium: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in Belgium

After three years of decline, the Belgian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased by 48% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in Belgium

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a sharp shrinkage. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports from Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa decreased by -18.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from Belgium, together accounting for 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Finland, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Norway, Ireland, the UK, the United States and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +33.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 51% of total exports. These countries were followed by Luxembourg, Italy, Finland, Spain, the UK, Ireland, Norway, the Czech Republic, Morocco and the United States, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +22.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($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 Italy (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa were imported into Belgium; dropping by -5.6% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa supplier to Belgium, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden totaled +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 50% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +17.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 29% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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