Benelux: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux common pottery market, when its value decreased by -45.6% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Common Pottery Production in Benelux

In value terms, common pottery production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 183% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of common pottery decreased by -2.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the major exporter of common pottery in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 15% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the common pottery exports, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +42 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest common pottery supplier in Benelux, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +13.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -17.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.7%).

Common Pottery Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of common pottery decreased by -19.1% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, common pottery imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 42%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 22% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the common pottery imports, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-3.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+27 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -26.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported common pottery in Benelux, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, common pottery imports increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 7%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform