Benelux: Blow-Moulding Machine Market 2025

Blow-Moulding Machine Market Size in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, the Benelux blow-moulding machine market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 57% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw notable growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Blow-Moulding Machine Production in Benelux

In value terms, blow-moulding machine production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Blow-Moulding Machine Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X units of blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics were exported in Benelux; with a decrease of -80.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 852%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, blow-moulding machine exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 177%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X units) was the key exporter of blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics, comprising 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), constituting an 11% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports, with a CAGR of +53.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+84 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -84.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest blow-moulding machine supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 229%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.4%).

Blow-Moulding Machine Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics, when their volume decreased by -84.6% to X units. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 217% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, blow-moulding machine imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 181%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Luxembourg (X units) represented the major importer of blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics, committing 46% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units), together constituting a 54% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blow-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics in Benelux, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled -12.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-23.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+24.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -40.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 121% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Luxembourg ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform