Belgium: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Belgian market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses, when its value decreased by -77% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Belgium

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 362% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from Belgium

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -75.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8,131%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 11,168% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Belgium, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for 80% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +72.8%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (+29.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -97.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 2,214% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,668% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses supplier to Belgium, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-20.4% per year) and the United States (-21.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Belgium, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, surging by 218% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a modest increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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