Benelux: Market for Moulds For Mineral Materials 2024

Market Size for Moulds For Mineral Materials in Benelux

The Benelux mould for mineral materials market fell sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -23.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Moulds For Mineral Materials in Benelux

In value terms, mould for mineral materials production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Exports in Benelux

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of moulds for mineral materials decreased by -3.6% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium dominates exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the moulds for mineral materials exports, with a CAGR of +19.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Belgium (+8.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-8.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest mould for mineral materials supplier in Benelux, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium totaled +22.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.4%).

Imports of Moulds For Mineral Materials

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of moulds for mineral materials, when their volume decreased by -48.8% to X units. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 78%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, mould for mineral materials imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the largest importer of moulds for mineral materials in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near 81% of total imports in 2022. Luxembourg (X units) held a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (6.4%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to mould for mineral materials imports into Belgium stood at +6.7%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+19.8%) and the Netherlands (+16.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +19.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Luxembourg and the Netherlands increased by +8.4 and +3.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported moulds for mineral materials in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

In Belgium, mould for mineral materials imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.2% per year) and Luxembourg (+17.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood 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 ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (-1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform