Benelux: Nails And Tacks Market 2025

Nails And Tacks Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux nails and tacks market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Nails And Tacks Production in Benelux

In value terms, nails and tacks production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Nails And Tacks Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples were exported in Benelux; waning by -18.4% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 15%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nails and tacks exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2.5%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near 76% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 24% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples exports, with a CAGR of -2.6% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-2.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest nails and tacks supplier in Benelux, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, nails and tacks exports contracted by an average annual rate of -8.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by 8.4% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-4.1%).

Nails And Tacks Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nails and tacks imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key importer of nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples, mixing up 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 19% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples imports, with a CAGR of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+25 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -24.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples in Benelux, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, nails and tacks imports declined by an average annual rate of -3.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -19.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform