Netherlands: Fire Extinguisher Market 2024

Fire Extinguisher Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch fire extinguisher market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fire Extinguisher Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, fire extinguisher production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fire Extinguisher Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of fire extinguishers decreased by -15.6% to X units in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fire extinguisher exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 85%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for fire extinguisher exports from the Netherlands, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, fire extinguisher exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), fourfold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +3.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+13.4% per year) and Belgium (+0.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fire extinguishers exports from the Netherlands, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +9.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+22.2% per year) and Portugal (+40.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fire extinguisher export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fire Extinguisher Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of fire extinguishers imported into the Netherlands rose to X units, picking up by 4% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -3.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fire extinguisher imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest fire extinguisher supplier to the Netherlands, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, fire extinguisher imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X units), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.2% per year) and Belgium (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest fire extinguisher suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports. The UK, Russia, Italy, France, Denmark, Malaysia and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Among the main suppliers, Malaysia, with a CAGR of +28.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average fire extinguisher import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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