Europe: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Europe

The Europe barbed wire market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Barbed Wire Production in Europe

In value terms, barbed wire production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Europe

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of barbed wire and entanglements decreased by -16.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the key exporter of barbed wire and entanglements in Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 45% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Russia (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together making up a 32% share of total exports. Portugal (X tons), Greece (X tons), the UK (X tons), Italy (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to barbed wire exports from Spain stood at +5.9%. At the same time, Poland (+32.0%), Greece (+14.4%), Russia (+10.8%) and Italy (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +32.0% from 2012-2021. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Serbia (-1.1%), Ukraine (-1.3%), Belgium (-1.5%), Sweden (-2.2%), Portugal (-13.8%) and the UK (-16.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (+20 p.p.), Poland (+5 p.p.), Russia (+4.7 p.p.) and Greece (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Portugal (-7.5 p.p.) and the UK (-8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest barbed wire supplier in Europe, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.4% share.

In Spain, barbed wire exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-4.3% per year) and Poland (+26.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, barbed wire imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +73.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the largest importers of barbed wire and entanglements, together constituting 75% of total imports. Ireland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Serbia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +44.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 39% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Lithuania, Belgium, the UK, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Among the main importing countries, Lithuania, with a CAGR of +54.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 48% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform