Belgium: Plaits And Basketwork Market 2025

Plaits And Basketwork Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian plaits and basketwork market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +71.0% against 2018 indices. Plaits and basketwork consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Plaits And Basketwork Production in Belgium

In value terms, plaits and basketwork production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +12.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Plaits and basketwork production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Plaits And Basketwork Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials decreased by -69.7% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 108% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plaits and basketwork exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 76%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of plaits and basketwork exports from Belgium, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Italy, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +2.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials exports from Belgium, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at -9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-4.0% per year) and Spain (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plaits and basketwork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 46% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plaits and basketwork export price increased by +55.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plaits And Basketwork Imports

Imports into Belgium

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of plaits, basketwork, wickerwork and similar products of plaiting materials decreased by -35.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, plaits and basketwork imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of plaits and basketwork imports to Belgium, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +26.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest plaits and basketwork suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising 70% of total imports. Indonesia, France, Spain and Bosnia and Herzegovina lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +22.3%, saw 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

In 2022, the average plaits and basketwork import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, plaits and basketwork import price increased by +53.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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