Benelux: Plastic Household Ware Market 2024

Plastic Household Ware Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux plastic household ware market surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +130.2% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Plastic Household Ware Production in Benelux

In value terms, plastic household ware production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Household Ware Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the sixth consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas shipments of plastics household articles and toilet articles, which increased by 8.9% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic household ware exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +97.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 58% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons), together comprising a 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to plastic household ware exports from the Netherlands stood at +7.1%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+13.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belgium (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+16 p.p.) and Luxembourg (+8.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -24.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest plastic household ware supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +10.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Plastic Household Ware Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of plastics household articles and toilet articles increased by 4.8% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 13%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic household ware imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +76.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) was the major importer of plastics household articles and toilet articles, making up 60% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 36% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +4.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plastic household ware importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +8.3%, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform