Benelux: Bulldozer Market 2025

Bulldozer Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux bulldozer market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Bulldozer Production in Benelux

In value terms, bulldozer production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3.1%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bulldozer Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of bulldozers and angle dozers decreased by -0.2% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, bulldozer exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), comprising a 33% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.7%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest bulldozer supplier in Benelux, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +6.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then declined in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.9%).

Bulldozer Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, bulldozer imports in Benelux shrank remarkably to X units, reducing by -22.5% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bulldozer imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importing country with an import of about X units, which finished at 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), generating a 31% share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of bulldozers and angle dozers. Belgium (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+20 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-18.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bulldozers and angle dozers in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, bulldozer imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bulldozer import price increased by +65.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+8.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform