Benelux: Market for Bearing Housings Not Incorporating Ball Or Roller Bearings, Plain Shaft Bearings 2025

Market Size for Bearing Housings Not Incorporating Ball Or Roller Bearings, Plain Shaft Bearings in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux market for bearing housings not incorporating ball or roller bearings, plain shaft bearings increased by 29% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption posted strong growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Bearing Housings Not Incorporating Ball Or Roller Bearings, Plain Shaft Bearings in Benelux

In value terms, bearing housing without ball bearing production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 46%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Bearing Housings Not Incorporating Ball Or Roller Bearings, Plain Shaft Bearings

Exports in Benelux

Bearing housing without ball bearing exports surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 41% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bearing housing without ball bearing exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +58.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of bearing housings not incorporating ball or roller bearings, plain shaft bearings, namely the Netherlands and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +21.6%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +16.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -8.1% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, bearing housing without ball bearing export price decreased by -33.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 39%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.1%).

Imports of Bearing Housings Not Incorporating Ball Or Roller Bearings, Plain Shaft Bearings

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of bearing housings not incorporating ball or roller bearings, plain shaft bearings increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports showed notable growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bearing housing without ball bearing imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importer of bearing housings not incorporating ball or roller bearings, plain shaft bearings in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 61% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.6%).

In value terms, the largest bearing housing without ball bearing importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 28%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform