Benelux: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Benelux

After four years of decline, the Benelux market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 7.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Benelux

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -5.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium prevails in fittings structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2021. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports, with a CAGR of -8.1% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-29.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+21 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -20.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier in Benelux, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

In Belgium, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted by an average annual rate of -3.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+27.2%).

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in Benelux

Imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings reached X tons in 2021, growing by 7.3% compared with 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 75%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 99%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium prevails in fittings structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total imports in 2021. The Netherlands (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of -6.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+49.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +49.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Luxembourg (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-3.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +49.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform