Benelux: Cement Pipe Market 2023

Cement Pipe Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux cement pipe market increased by 33% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Pipe Production in Benelux

In value terms, cement pipe production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cement Pipe Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of pipes and other articles of cement increased by 1.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 4.2% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement pipe exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 28%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of -4.2%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest cement pipe supplier in Benelux, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly 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 Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+20.3%).

Cement Pipe Imports

Imports in Benelux

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of pipes and other articles of cement decreased by -5.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement pipe imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 +122.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the key importers of pipes and other articles of cement in 2022, amounting to approx. 43% and 42% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), constituting a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of -0.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pipes and other articles of cement in Benelux, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +5.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.2% per year) and Luxembourg (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cement pipe import price increased by +17.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 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 Belgium (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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