Netherlands: Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch non-alloy steel u-section market increased by 8% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 154%. Non-alloy steel u-section production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of u-sections of non-alloy steel increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +77.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for non-alloy steel u-section exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, non-alloy steel u-section exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+17.8% per year) and the UK (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for u-sections of non-alloy steel exports from the Netherlands, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium amounted to +1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+19.2% per year) and the UK (-0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-alloy steel u-section export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel u-section export price increased by +53.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 37%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel U-Section Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of u-sections of non-alloy steel imported into the Netherlands shrank to X tons, waning by -6.6% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, non-alloy steel u-section imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest non-alloy steel u-section supplier to the Netherlands, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alloy steel u-section imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Luxembourg (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+1.6% per year) and Spain (+6.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of u-sections of non-alloy steel to the Netherlands, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+5.8% per year) and Spain (+10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-alloy steel u-section import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-alloy steel u-section import price increased by +80.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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