Belgium: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in Belgium

For the eighth year in a row, the Belgian cushion cover market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 1.1% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Cushion Cover Production in Belgium

In value terms, cushion cover production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Cushion cover production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, the amount of furnishing articles for car seats exported from Belgium skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 31% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 98%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cushion cover exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cushion cover exports from Belgium, with a combined 60% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Mali, Turkey, Italy, Slovakia, Ireland, Spain, Hungary, the UK, Austria and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +81.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for cushion cover exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +72.6%, 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 cushion cover export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Spain (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of furnishing articles for car seats were imported into Belgium; with a decrease of -9.1% against 2020. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cushion cover imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of cushion cover imports to Belgium, together comprising 58% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +96.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cushion cover suppliers to Belgium were Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +81.8%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cushion cover import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform