Netherlands: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch propylene polymer rigid pipes market decreased by -11.9% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in the Netherlands

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a mild decline. Propylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene were exported from the Netherlands; with a decrease of -58.1% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from the Netherlands, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium amounted to +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+24.9% per year) and the UK (+11.7% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for propylene polymer rigid pipes exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 54% of total exports. Germany, Ireland, Hungary, France, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +64.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 25%. 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 Poland (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Imports into the Netherlands

Propylene polymer rigid pipes imports into the Netherlands declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -60.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of propylene polymer rigid pipes imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 80% of total imports. Sweden, Italy, Austria, Denmark and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +62.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden, with a CAGR of +44.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 34% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, propylene polymer rigid pipes import price increased by +76.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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