Benelux: Metal Skid Chain Market 2025

Metal Skid Chain Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux metal skid chain market decreased by -11.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 decreased by -36.4% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Production in Benelux

In value terms, metal skid chain production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 195%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Skid Chain Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of iron or steel skid chain exported in Benelux soared to X tons, growing by 77% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal skid chain exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 23% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -8.0% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-5.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+3.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -3.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of +0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -8.7% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal skid chain export price increased by +79.7% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices 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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.7%).

Metal Skid Chain Imports

Imports in Benelux

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of iron or steel skid chain increased by 1.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. 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, metal skid chain imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of iron or steel skid chain in Benelux, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 70% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 28% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to metal skid chain imports into the Netherlands stood at -10.7%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +2.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belgium (-7.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -7.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest metal skid chain importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +3.3%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform