Belgium: Nail And Bolt Market 2025

Nail And Bolt Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian nail and bolt market increased by 31% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Nail And Bolt Production in Belgium

In value terms, nail and bolt production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nail And Bolt Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, shipments abroad of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +52.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, nail and bolt exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 +62.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of nail and bolt exports from Belgium, with a combined 71% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Austria, Brazil, Poland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for nail and bolt exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.5%, 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

In 2021, the average nail and bolt export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 8.7%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nail And Bolt Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, imports of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts into Belgium surged to X tons, rising by 33% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +46.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, nail and bolt imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of nail and bolt imports to Belgium, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) were the largest nail and bolt suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +10.8%, 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

The average nail and bolt import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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