Belgium: Straight Saw Blade Market 2025

Straight Saw Blade Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian straight saw blade market contracted sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -62.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Straight saw blade consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Straight Saw Blade Production in Belgium

In value terms, straight saw blade production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Straight Saw Blade Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of straight saw blades for working metal were exported from Belgium; picking up by 15% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 334%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, straight saw blade exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 352% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for straight saw blade exports from Belgium, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, straight saw blade exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled +61.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+28.0% per year) and Germany (+39.3% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for straight saw blade exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Israel and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Israel, with a CAGR of +140.1%, saw 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 straight saw blade export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 France (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Straight Saw Blade Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of straight saw blades for working metal imported into Belgium shrank rapidly to X tons, waning by -26.7% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 623%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, straight saw blade imports reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 388%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of straight saw blade to Belgium, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, straight saw blade imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +57.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.0% per year) and France (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of straight saw blades for working metal to Belgium, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +44.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.7% per year) and China (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average straight saw blade import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 Germany (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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