Benelux: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2025

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 27% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in Benelux

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing an 18% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses. At the same time, Belgium (+12.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012-2021. Belgium (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -11.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses supplier in Benelux, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 33% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.1%).

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports in Benelux

For the seventh consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas purchases of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses, which increased by 39% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +82.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 32% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform