Benelux: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux microscope market was estimated at $X in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Microscope Production in Benelux

In value terms, microscope production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X units of microscopes and diffraction apparatus were exported in Benelux; rising by 21% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 53%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), making up an 8.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to microscope exports from the Netherlands stood at +13.2%. At the same time, Belgium (+35.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +35.6% from 2012-2021. While the share of Belgium (+6.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-6.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest microscope supplier in Benelux, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, microscope exports expanded at an average annual rate of +16.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 36%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 the Netherlands (+3.2%).

Microscope Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the fifth year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in supplies from abroad of microscopes and diffraction apparatus, which increased by 40% to X units in 2021. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 377% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, microscope imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 837%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the key importer of microscopes and diffraction apparatus in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near 67% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), making up a 33% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the microscopes and diffraction apparatus imports, with a CAGR of +44.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Netherlands (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Belgium (+55 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-51.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported microscopes and diffraction apparatus in Benelux, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, microscope imports increased at an average annual rate of +19.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -18.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform