Belgium: Market for Toilet And Kitchen Linen 2024

Market Size for Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Belgium

The Belgian toilet and kitchen linen market rose significantly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Toilet And Kitchen Linen in Belgium

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 507% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Exports from Belgium

Toilet and kitchen linen exports from Belgium contracted to X units in 2021, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 118% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Belgium, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet and kitchen linen exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-4.6% per year) and Germany (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet and kitchen linen exports from Belgium, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to -8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-8.5% per year) and Germany (-13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet and kitchen linen export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -16.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 7.8% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Poland (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Toilet And Kitchen Linen

Imports into Belgium

Toilet and kitchen linen imports into Belgium contracted slightly to X units in 2021, which is down by -2.4% on 2020. In general, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet and kitchen linen imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of toilet and kitchen linen imports to Belgium, together comprising 66% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest toilet and kitchen linen suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet and kitchen linen import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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