Benelux: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux ceramic household article market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Production in Benelux

In value terms, ceramic household article production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in Benelux

Ceramic household article exports soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 35% on the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a 29% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports, with a CAGR of +11.7% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+26 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -25.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest ceramic household article supplier in Benelux, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +13.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.5%).

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of ceramic household articles and toilet articles imported in Benelux surged to X tons, rising by 29% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +99.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +112.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 34% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic household articles and toilet articles in Benelux, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, ceramic household article imports increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+0.5% per year) and Luxembourg (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform