Benelux: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2025

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux rubber-to-metal and moulded article market increased by 44% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Benelux

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production shrank sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles exported in Benelux rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of 14% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +84.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 31%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +72.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +9.7%).

In value terms, the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of +11.2%, 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, with an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Belgium (+1.4%).

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports in Benelux

Rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, picking up by 40% against 2020. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports in 2021 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for 100% of total import.

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 +12.6%).

In value terms, the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -10.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 (-0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform