Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Dutch market for plastic tube, pipe and hose fittings showed considerable volatility in physical volume. The market size in tons fell from 25 982 in 2018 to 21 695 in 2019, then gradually recovered to 26 002 tons by 2021. A significant drop occurred in 2022 to 21 482 tons, followed by a strong rebound over the next two years, reaching 28 694 tons in 2024.

In monetary terms, the market value followed a somewhat different trajectory. Starting at $228.0 million in 2018, it dipped slightly to $221.5 million in 2019 before climbing sharply to $258.8 million in 2020 and peaking at $311.5 million in 2021. After a decline to $289.9 million in 2022, it rose marginally to $299.7 million in 2023 and then fell to $274.2 million in 2024.

These fluctuations in market size were accompanied by shifts in domestic production and external trade. Production volumes ranged from 24 398 to 31 922 tons annually, while imports and exports also varied, contributing to the net market volume available in the Netherlands.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The Netherlands' production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 250.5 million US dollars, showing a robust uptick of 20.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 205.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year drop, the Netherlands' production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has increased. In 2021, 31,922 tonnes were produced, marking a 17.7% year-over-year rise. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 27,126 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.9% decrease.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from the Netherlands

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Exported volumes of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 28,657 tonnes, corresponding to a 19.7% uptick compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France formed the key group of partners for exports in kind of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 32.1% of exports, Belgium for 22.2%, and France for 12.6%, jointly representing 66.9% of total 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, M $ US

In 2021, the Netherlands' exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes amounted to 234.0 million US dollars, representing an abrupt advance of 34.5% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 174.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.7%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 22.3% of exports, Belgium for 18.2%, and France for 10.6%, jointly representing 51.2% of total flows.

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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to the Netherlands

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The Netherlands' volume of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes imports has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 22,737 tonnes, representing a 14.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 40.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and Poland formed the core of imports in kind. Germany accounted for 37.3% of imports, Belgium for 10.0%, and Poland for 8.5%, together taking 55.9% of total 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, M $ US

Imported volumes of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 295.0 million US dollars, which is 30.8% higher year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 50.6%, equating to a 14.6% annualized rate.

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

In 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and the United States were the main markets for imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.8% of imports, Belgium for 12.0%, and the United States for 9.9%, together accounting for 58.7% of total flows.

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

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