Belgium: Market for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns 2024

Market Size for Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Belgium

The Belgian market for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns in Belgium

In value terms, production of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Exports from Belgium

For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns, which increased by 14% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) was the main destination for exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Belgium, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Luxembourg (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-9.4% per year) and Luxembourg (+6.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Luxembourg, Spain, China and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +129.6%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns amounted to $X per unit, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastics Bidets, Lavatory Pans and Flushing Cisterns

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, the amount of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns imported into Belgium surged to X units, rising by 19% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) constituted the largest plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns supplier to Belgium, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+2.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+4.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns to Belgium, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+5.9% per year) and France (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastics bidets, lavatory pans and flushing cisterns stood at $X per unit in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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