Belgium: Table Flatware Market 2025

Table Flatware Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian table flatware market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +95.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Table Flatware Production in Belgium

In value terms, table flatware production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 256% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Table Flatware Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of table flatware decreased by -67.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, table flatware exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of table flatware exports from Belgium, with a combined 52% share of total exports. Greece, Germany, Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +24.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for table flatware exports from Belgium, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-1.8% per year) and Italy (-8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average table flatware export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, table flatware export price increased by +72.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 Germany (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Table Flatware Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of table flatware decreased by -35.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, table flatware imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of table flatware imports to Belgium, together comprising 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest table flatware suppliers to Belgium were China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +3.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average table flatware import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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