Belgium: Wallpaper Market 2025

Wallpaper Market Size in Belgium

After two years of decline, the Belgian wallpaper market increased by 25% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Wallpaper consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Wallpaper Production in Belgium

In value terms, wallpaper production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +23.6% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Wallpaper Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of wallpaper and wall coverings, when their volume decreased by -3.5% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, wallpaper exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for wallpaper exports from Belgium, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, wallpaper exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+12.0% per year) and Russia (+4.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for wallpaper and wall coverings exports from Belgium, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+13.2% per year) and Germany (+1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wallpaper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wallpaper Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, purchases abroad of wallpaper and wall coverings increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wallpaper imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of wallpaper imports to Belgium, together comprising 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the UK, France and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +19.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest wallpaper suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 64% share of total imports. Italy, the UK, France and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +16.1%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wallpaper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, wallpaper import price increased by +12.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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