Netherlands: Cement Pipe Market 2024

Cement Pipe Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch cement pipe market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Pipe Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cement pipe production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Cement pipe production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cement Pipe Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, cement pipe exports from the Netherlands shrank to X tons, waning by -6.7% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cement pipe exports fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of cement pipe exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 70% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Switzerland, Italy and Bonaire, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bonaire (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cement pipe exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 60% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Italy, Bonaire and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Bonaire, with a CAGR of +44.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 cement pipe export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 62% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+19.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cement Pipe Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of pipes and other articles of cement, when their volume increased by 7.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 103%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cement pipe imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 102%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of cement pipe imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 82% share of total imports. Spain, Vietnam and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest cement pipe suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Spain, Vietnam and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +14.6%, 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

In 2022, the average cement pipe import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :