Netherlands: Market for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings 2024

Market Size for Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in the Netherlands

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch market for plastic hoses and hose fittings, when its value decreased by -54.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Production of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings in the Netherlands

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting production declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 601% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, exports of plastic hoses and hose fittings from the Netherlands surged to X tons, growing by 43% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plastic hose and hose fitting exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic hose and hose fitting exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.9% per year) and Belgium (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic hoses and hose fittings exports from the Netherlands, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+6.5% per year) and Belgium (+6.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for plastic hoses and hose fittings amounted to $X per ton, waning by -28.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 116%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 the UK (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Hoses and Hose Fittings

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of plastic hoses and hose fittings increased by 27% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a mild downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic hose and hose fitting imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest plastic hose and hose fitting supplier to the Netherlands, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic hose and hose fitting imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.6% per year) and Italy (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic hoses and hose fittings to the Netherlands, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+19.0% per year) and China (+25.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for plastic hoses and hose fittings amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 128% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+23.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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