Belgium: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 79% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +80.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Belgium

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 403% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -7.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings contracted to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Belgium, together comprising 78% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Poland, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising 75% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +25.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings decreased by -6.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Belgium

Imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings into Belgium rose modestly to X tons in 2021, growing by 4.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Belgium, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +4.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), Egypt ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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