Benelux: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Benelux

For the fourth consecutive year, the Benelux matches market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Matches Production in Benelux

In value terms, matches production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of matches were exported in Benelux; increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, matches exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of matches, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) and Luxembourg (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

In the Netherlands, matches exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Matches Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, imports of matches in Benelux was estimated at X tons, flattening at the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the key importer of matches in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest matches importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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