EU: Way-Type Unit Head Market 2023

Way-Type Unit Head Market Size in the EU

The EU way-type unit head market fell notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -29.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Way-Type Unit Head Production in the EU

In value terms, way-type unit head production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,082% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Way-Type Unit Head Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of way-type unit heads for working metal exported in the European Union surged to X tons, with an increase of 147% compared with 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 874%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, way-type unit head exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Hungary (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +42.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Hungary (+80.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +80.4% from 2012-2021. While the share of the Netherlands (+37 p.p.) and Hungary (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest way-type unit head supplier in the European Union, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +24.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -56.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 238%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-12.7%).

Way-Type Unit Head Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of way-type unit heads for working metal was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, way-type unit head imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 86%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 70% of total imports in 2021. Belgium (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held near 17% share of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) - each reached a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to way-type unit head imports into the Netherlands stood at +15.4%. At the same time, Hungary (+72.8%), Poland (+14.0%), Denmark (+12.5%), Belgium (+10.0%) and Italy (+7.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +72.8% from 2012-2021. The Netherlands (+28 p.p.) and Hungary (+7.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported way-type unit heads for working metal in the European Union, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.5% share.

In the Netherlands, way-type unit head imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+13.2% per year) and Italy (+8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -46.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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