Belgium: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian nonwoven fabric market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Belgium

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of nonwoven fabrics were exported from Belgium; which is down by -24.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of nonwoven fabric exports from Belgium, together accounting for 50% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg, Italy, Austria and Finland, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for nonwoven fabric exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Austria and Finland, which together accounted for a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +2.6%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average nonwoven fabric export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -24.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Finland (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports into Belgium

Nonwoven fabric imports into Belgium declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by -18.8% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of nonwoven fabric imports to Belgium, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nonwoven fabrics to Belgium, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.5% per year) and France (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nonwoven fabric import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, nonwoven fabric import price increased by +87.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($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 United States (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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