Benelux: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux ceramic tile market, when its value decreased by -9% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in Benelux

In value terms, ceramic tile production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +10.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic tiles increased by 35% to X square meters, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) represented the key exporter of ceramic tiles in Benelux, achieving 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +14.1%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +13.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 14%. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.6%).

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the third year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in purchases abroad of ceramic tiles, which increased by 7.9% to X square meters in 2022. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.3% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +60.1% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) prevails in imports structure, together generating 96% of total imports. Luxembourg (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 8.1% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform