Benelux: Hand-Woven Tapestry Market 2025

Hand-Woven Tapestry Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux hand-woven tapestry market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 32% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Hand-Woven Tapestry Production in Benelux

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hand-Woven Tapestry Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais were exported in Benelux; rising by 11% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 192%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 76% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hand-woven tapestry exports from Belgium stood at +1.6%. At the same time, the Netherlands (+41.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +41.8% from 2012-2021. The Netherlands (+23 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -22.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the largest hand-woven tapestry supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +42.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 174% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.5%).

Hand-Woven Tapestry Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of hand-woven tapestries of the type gobelins, flanders, aubusson, and beauvais decreased by -24.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 794%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, hand-woven tapestry imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 180%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), mixing up a 31% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hand-woven tapestry imports into Belgium stood at +25.4%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+63.6%) and the Netherlands (+46.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +63.6% from 2012-2021. While the share of the Netherlands (+21 p.p.) and Luxembourg (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-23.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +69.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 147% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 Luxembourg (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform