Netherlands: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch ethylene polymer rigid pipes market decreased by -19.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Ethylene polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in the Netherlands

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 77%. Ethylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene were exported from the Netherlands; increasing by 9.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -3.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -23.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 84%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 62% of total exports. The UK, Canada, Hungary, France, Ireland, Poland, Indonesia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +145.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ethylene polymer rigid pipes exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising 49% of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, the UK, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Spain and Poland, which together accounted for a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +151.0%, 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

In 2021, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Spain (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in supplies from abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, which increased by 3.9% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% 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 +126.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ethylene polymer rigid pipes to the Netherlands, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+2.6% per year) and Poland (+38.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene to the Netherlands, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+8.6% per year) and Poland (+28.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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