Aluminium tube and pipe fittings market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

The market for aluminium tube and pipe fittings in the Netherlands expanded significantly from 2019 to 2022, with market volume rising from 7 545 t to 10 728 t and value increasing from 94.8 million $ to 153.2 million $. This growth was partly driven by global factors such as fluctuations in aluminium prices and logistics costs, which affected production expenses and market pricing. During this period, the industry saw a focus on advanced bending technologies and customized solutions, supported by specialized Dutch companies with modern CNC bending machines.

In 2023, the market value dropped sharply to 86.1 million $, marking a significant contraction from the previous year's level.

Production aluminium tube and pipe fittings in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Production of aluminium tube and pipe fittings in the Netherlands has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 140.2 million US dollars, marking a moderate rise of 6.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2019 to 2021, production grew by 13.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of aluminium tube and pipe fittings in the Netherlands has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 8 960 tonnes were produced, showing a modest gain of 3.1% over 2020. Between 2019 and 2021, production increased by 6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports aluminium tube and pipe fittings from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, exports of aluminium tube and pipe fittings from the Netherlands declined. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 702 tonnes, representing a sharp drop of 39.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 18.8%, with an annualized decline rate of 6.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 32.0%, while the peak volume occurred in 2020 with 2 810 tonnes.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium were the key partners for exports of aluminium tube and pipe fittings from the Netherlands. The United Kingdom accounted for 41.8% of exports in kind, Germany for 27.6%, and Belgium for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 80.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, the export value of aluminium tube and pipe fittings from the Netherlands fell. In 2021, exports totalled 29 981 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 33.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 17.1%, with an annualized rate of 6.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 23.0%, while the highest value was in 2020 at 44 959 thousand US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Over the period 2018–2021, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium were the primary buyers of aluminium tube and pipe fittings from the Netherlands in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 36.8% of exports, Germany for 26.2%, and Belgium for 14.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 77.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Imports aluminium tube and pipe fittings to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, t

Imports of aluminium tube and pipe fittings into the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 1 702 tonnes, constituting an uptick of 44.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 88.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 23.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018–2021, China, Belgium, and Germany played leading roles in imports of aluminium tube and pipe fittings to the Netherlands. China accounted for 27.9% of imports in kind, Belgium for 20.1%, and Germany for 16.9%. Together, these three countries represented 64.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The import value of aluminium tube and pipe fittings into the Netherlands has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 37 942 thousand US dollars, which is 54.5% greater than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 59.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 030 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 32.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In the period 2018–2021, China, Germany, and Belgium together accounted for 64.0% of total imports in value terms, remaining the main sources for aluminium tube and pipe fittings to the Netherlands. China contributed 25.7%, Germany 24.9%, and Belgium 13.4%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021