Belgium: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian polymer ion-exchangers market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from Belgium

Polymer ion-exchangers exports from Belgium rose modestly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 2.9% against 2020. In general, exports saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 455% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of polymer ion-exchangers exports from Belgium, with a combined 54% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, Austria, the UK, Sweden, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Russia and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +170.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for polymer ion-exchangers exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 59% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, the UK, Russia, Spain, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +111.7%, 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

The average polymer ion-exchangers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 186%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Ireland (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into Belgium

Polymer ion-exchangers imports into Belgium expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, increasing by 12% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 75%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of polymer ion-exchangers imports to Belgium, together accounting for 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, France, India and the United States, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polymer ion-exchangers suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, the Netherlands, Italy and India, which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +20.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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