Belgium: Market for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials 2025

Market Size for Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials in Belgium

The Belgian market for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials declined modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials, when their volume decreased by -70.8% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 170% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of twine, cordage or textile net exports from Belgium, with a combined 63% 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 Spain (with a CAGR of +39.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for twine, cordage or textile net exported from Belgium were France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +33.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, twine, cordage or textile net export price increased by +78.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Poland (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Nets of Twine, Cordage, Rope or Textile Materials

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials decreased by -40.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, twine, cordage or textile net imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of twine, cordage or textile net imports to Belgium, with a combined 56% share of total imports. France, Germany, Poland, Luxembourg, Tunisia, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +111.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest twine, cordage or textile net suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Tunisia, Luxembourg, Greece, China, Germany, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +105.3%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for nets of twine, cordage, rope or textile materials stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 Czech Republic (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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