Benelux: Liquid Supply Meter Market 2025

Liquid Supply Meter Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux liquid supply meter market reduced to $X in 2021, which is down by -3.2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Liquid Supply Meter Production in Benelux

In value terms, liquid supply meter production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Liquid Supply Meter Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of liquid supply or production meters exported in Benelux skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 32% against 2020. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 61%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, liquid supply meter exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 66%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X units) was the largest exporter of liquid supply or production meters, making up 67% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), comprising a 33% share of total exports.

Exports from Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of -13.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012-2021. The Netherlands (+23 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -22.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +1.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -11.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 37%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.3%).

Liquid Supply Meter Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of liquid supply or production meters was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, liquid supply meter imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -19.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units) was the major importer of liquid supply or production meters, committing 67% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), making up a 31% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the liquid supply or production meters imports, with a CAGR of +8.6% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-2.8%) and Luxembourg (-7.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+25 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Luxembourg and Belgium saw its share reduced by -3.8% and -21.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

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

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +6.3%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per unit), while the Netherlands ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+9.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform