Benelux: Silencer Market 2025

Silencer Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux silencer market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 decreased by -20.8% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Silencer Production in Benelux

In value terms, silencer production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silencer Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of silencers and exhaust pipes were exported in Benelux; increasing by 15% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 36%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silencer exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the main exporter of silencers and exhaust pipes in Benelux, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 73% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up a 27% share of total exports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of silencers and exhaust pipes. The Netherlands (-8.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+18 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -18% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

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

Among the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.4%).

Silencer Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of silencers and exhaust pipes increased by 2.5% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silencer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major importer of silencers and exhaust pipes in Benelux, comprising 100% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +0.3%).

In value terms, the largest silencer importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +1.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+1.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform