Netherlands: Market for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses 2024

Market Size for Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses in the Netherlands

In value terms, production of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild slump. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses increased by 28% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from the Netherlands, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Denmark, Ireland, Poland and Italy, which together accounted for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +25.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 54% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Ireland, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Among the main countries of destination, Ireland, with a CAGR of +29.2%, recorded 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

The average export price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes and Hoses

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses were imported into the Netherlands; rising by 18% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +63.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses supplier to the Netherlands, with a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+11.4% per year) and Italy (+15.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses to the Netherlands, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+24.6% per year) and Belgium (+14.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for plastic fittings for tubes, pipes and hoses amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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