Belgium: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian common pottery market decreased by -15.4% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Common Pottery Production in Belgium

In value terms, common pottery production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 183%. Common pottery production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of common pottery decreased by -54.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for common pottery exports from Belgium, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, common pottery exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled -7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-6.0% per year) and Germany (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for common pottery exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. Italy, Austria, Spain, Greece and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Greece, with a CAGR of +47.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 common pottery export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($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 Germany (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Belgium

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of common pottery decreased by -47.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of common pottery imports to Belgium, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Turkey, Germany, Portugal, Romania and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +28.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest common pottery suppliers to Belgium were China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports. Germany, Portugal, Turkey, Romania and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +35.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price attained 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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