Belgium: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian metal skid chain market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -25.9% against 2018 indices. Metal skid chain consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Production in Belgium

In value terms, metal skid chain production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 195% against the previous year. Metal skid chain production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron or steel skid chain were exported from Belgium; rising by 27% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 187%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main destinations of metal skid chain exports from Belgium, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Norway, Luxembourg, Italy, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 24%.

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 +5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for metal skid chain exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 60% of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +21.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average metal skid chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal skid chain export price increased by +73.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 United Arab Emirates (+38.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports into Belgium

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of iron or steel skid chain increased by 20% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal skid chain imports to Belgium, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Sweden, the Netherlands, Norway, Italy, Spain and the United States, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +131.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Norway, with a CAGR of +63.9%, 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

The average metal skid chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal skid chain import price increased by +40.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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