Belgium: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -30.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Belgium

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -31% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 90%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Belgium, together comprising 46% of total exports. The United States, the UK, Finland, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +29.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 37% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, the United States, Austria, the UK, Italy, Mexico, Luxembourg, Finland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +18.8%, 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 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into Belgium

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by -11.2% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 62%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Belgium, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Canada, Austria, Italy, Poland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Austria, Canada, the United States, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +39.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -18.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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