Europe: Barbed Wire Market 2024

Barbed Wire Market Size in Europe

The Europe barbed wire market expanded notably to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Production in Europe

In value terms, barbed wire production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of barbed wire and entanglements exported in Europe reduced dramatically to X tons, declining by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire exports dropped sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain represented the largest exporter of barbed wire and entanglements in Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Belgium (X%). Luxembourg (X tons), Poland (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and the UK (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to barbed wire exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (X%), Poland (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Serbia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%), Luxembourg (X%), Portugal (X%) and the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Luxembourg, Belgium, Portugal and the UK saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, purchases abroad of barbed wire and entanglements decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the key importers of barbed wire and entanglements, together committing X% of total imports. Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Greece (X tons), Serbia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported barbed wire and entanglements in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Portugal (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform