Benelux: Barbed Wire Market 2024

Barbed Wire Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux barbed wire market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Barbed Wire Production in Benelux

In value terms, barbed wire production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Benelux

Barbed wire exports expanded notably to X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barbed wire exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the largest exporter of barbed wire and entanglements in Benelux, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barbed wire and entanglements exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Luxembourg (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest barbed wire supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of barbed wire and entanglements increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports posted a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the largest importer of barbed wire and entanglements in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The Netherlands (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Luxembourg (X%).

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barbed wire and entanglements imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barbed wire and entanglements in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Belgium, barbed wire imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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