Benelux: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Benelux

After six years of growth, the Benelux market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -63.9% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in Benelux

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -68.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 374%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 305% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -3.4%).

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

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.1%).

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses decreased by -92.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,095% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 277%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 31% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses imports into the Netherlands stood at -10.2%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belgium (-16.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands and Luxembourg increased by +16 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in Benelux, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +5.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-15.9% per year) and Luxembourg (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 242% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+17.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform