Belgium: Furnace Burner Market 2025

Furnace Burner Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian furnace burner market increased by 104% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +149.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Furnace Burner Production in Belgium

In value terms, furnace burner production fell remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 107%. Furnace burner production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Furnace Burner Exports

Exports from Belgium

Furnace burner exports from Belgium contracted remarkably to X tons in 2021, falling by -16.3% against 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, furnace burner exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +42.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of furnace burner exports from Belgium, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Italy, Sweden, China, Switzerland, the United States, the UK, Denmark, Lebanon, Indonesia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +82.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for furnace burner exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 51% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Indonesia, China, the United States, Lebanon and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +73.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average furnace burner export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 the UK (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Furnace Burner Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers imported into Belgium surged to X tons, growing by 94% against 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, furnace burner imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +100.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of furnace burner to Belgium, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, furnace burner imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +33.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.1% per year) and China (+35.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of furnace burners, mechanical stokers, mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers to Belgium, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.4% per year) and China (+33.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average furnace burner import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -40.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :