Benelux: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux barbed wire market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Barbed Wire Production in Benelux

In value terms, barbed wire production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 176% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of barbed wire and entanglements, when their volume decreased by -64% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, barbed wire exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving 92% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of -0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest barbed wire supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +1.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, waning by -32.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 6.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the main importer of barbed wire and entanglements, achieving 69% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 21% share, followed by Luxembourg (9.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to barbed wire imports into Belgium stood at +1.6%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+5.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +5.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Netherlands (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+6.8 p.p.) and Luxembourg (+3.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -10.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barbed wire and entanglements in Benelux, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

In Belgium, barbed wire imports declined by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-8.2% per year) and Luxembourg (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (-0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform