Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for rigid PVC plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in Belgium expanded, reaching 50 161 tons in 2020. This growth was supported by the entry of new players, such as DYKA with a network of nine branches, which increased product availability and intensified competition. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply chain disruptions, leading to increased imports to compensate for local production, contributing to the overall market volume growth.

The tightening of environmental regulations, including bans on single-use plastic items in Wallonia effective from January 2022, and a royal decree requiring increased recycled content in products, exerted a restraining influence on the market. By 2022, market volume had declined to 45 214 tons, which also coincided with fluctuations in raw material prices and logistics costs noted in industry sources.

In 2023 and 2024, the market volume stabilized, showing slight growth from 45 338 tons to 45 567 tons, indicating market adaptation to new regulatory conditions and recovery from previous fluctuations.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's production of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 52 518 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 53 382 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 2.6% occurring that year. The largest decline of 1.2% was observed in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Belgium produced 26 440 tonnes of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses, reflecting a slight decline of 2.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 308 tonnes, with the largest decline of 3.0% that year. The highest volume was in 2019 at 27 240 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Belgium's exports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses declined. In 2020, exports totaled 5 699 tonnes, a 5.3% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 020 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Belgium's exports in kind were the Netherlands, France, and Germany, which together accounted for 71.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's export value of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume amounted to 19 202 thousand US dollars, indicating a 3.7% decrease year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 521 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 7.3% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany were the primary buyers of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses from Belgium in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 41.1% of exports, France for 14.4%, and Germany for 8.8%, jointly representing 64.3% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's imports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses reached 29 421 tonnes, a 23.4% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 834 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands and France were the dominant sources for Belgium's imports in kind of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses, jointly accounting for 87.7% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's import value of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses was recorded at 44 306 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual increase of 5.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 41 829 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.0% that year. The highest value was in 2018 at 45 988 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and France played leading roles in Belgium's imports in value terms, together accounting for 84.6% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020