Benelux: Bridge Market 2025

Bridge Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux bridge market decreased by -23.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -33.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bridge Production in Benelux

In value terms, bridge production contracted significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by 70%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bridge Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel), when their volume decreased by -33.1% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 265%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, bridge exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 162% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) was the largest exporter of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel), committing 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a 37% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +81.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +75.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 34% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, bridge export price decreased by -3.6% against 2019 indices. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Bridge Imports

Imports in Benelux

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) decreased by -42.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 182%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, bridge imports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the major importer of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 66% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +25.9%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) in Benelux, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, bridge imports increased at an average annual rate of +23.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform