Netherlands: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in the Netherlands

After three years of decline, the Dutch market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings increased by 290% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from the Netherlands, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-6.7% per year) and Germany (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports. The United States, the UK, Italy, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +8.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -30.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 63%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into the Netherlands

Imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings into the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2022, rising by 17% on 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+20.6% per year) and Belgium (+10.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to the Netherlands, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+18.2% per year) and the United States (+2.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 55%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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