Benelux: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa 2025

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa in Benelux

The Benelux market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 28% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +17.1% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ X MPa in Benelux

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 94%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X mpa in Benelux stood at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 140%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the largest exporter of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in Benelux, mixing up 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of -2.9%).

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

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +1.2%, recorded 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, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased by +134.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 105%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.7%).

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, with a Burst Pressure ≥ 27,6 MPa

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa in Benelux declined to X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 22%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 58% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons). All these countries together held near 42% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +0.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of +3.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, with a burst pressure ≥ X MPa increased by +42.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 30%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (+14.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform