Belgium: Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market 2025

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market Size in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian non-cotton terry towelling market decreased by -73.8% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded mild growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X square meters of terry towelling (excluding of cotton) were exported from Belgium; surging by 137% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and France (X square meters) were the main destinations of non-cotton terry towelling exports from Belgium, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +114.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-cotton terry towelling exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 72% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +106.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-cotton terry towelling export price amounted to $X per square meter, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 19% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+578.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, purchases abroad of terry towelling (excluding of cotton) increased by 6.8% to X square meters, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 239%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 187%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of non-cotton terry towelling to Belgium, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cotton terry towelling imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), threefold. China (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+79.7% per year) and China (+70.9% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest non-cotton terry towelling suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +83.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cotton terry towelling import price amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 47%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Turkey ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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