Benelux: Moulds For Metal Market 2025

Moulds For Metal Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux moulds for metal market fell sharply to $X in 2022, reducing by -23.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a mild setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Moulds For Metal Production in Benelux

In value terms, moulds for metal production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 63%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Moulds For Metal Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of moulds for metals in Benelux declined to X tons, which is down by -8.7% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, moulds for metal exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 52%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporter of moulds for metals in Benelux, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 17% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to moulds for metal exports from the Netherlands stood at -2.1%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+12.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-17.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+36 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-37.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest moulds for metal supplier in Benelux, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled -5.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-10.7% per year) and Luxembourg (+20.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -33.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, moulds for metal export price increased by +24.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 89%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Moulds For Metal Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of moulds for metals decreased by -70% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 147%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, moulds for metal imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importer of moulds for metals in Benelux, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 57% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together mixing up a 43% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 99.9% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of -4.2%, 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 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 116% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 155%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform