Belgium: Market for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings 2024

Market Size for Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Belgium

The Belgian market for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings dropped slightly to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings in Belgium

In value terms, production of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Exports from Belgium

In 2023, approx. X tons of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings were exported from Belgium; surging by X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings contracted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Spain, Austria, the United States, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Luxembourg, Romania and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, the UK, the United States, Luxembourg, Finland, Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average export price for flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Flexible Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Plastics, without Fittings

Imports into Belgium

In 2023, purchases abroad of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Poland, Vietnam, the United States, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Austria, Vietnam, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 flexible tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics, without fittings stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform