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

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

In 2022, the Dutch market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride increased by 6.1% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +104.4% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 32%. Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. X tons of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride were exported from the Netherlands; falling by -7.2% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 26%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 76% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +9.8%, 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

The average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into the Netherlands

Vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports into the Netherlands dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, waning by -27.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +5.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +13.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 82% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded 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

The average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 38%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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