Benelux: Market for Household Washing and Drying Machines 2025

Market Size for Household Washing and Drying Machines in Benelux

For the fourth year in a row, the Benelux washing and drying machine market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5.1% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Household Washing and Drying Machines in Benelux

In value terms, washing and drying machine production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 79%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of household washing and drying machines were exported in Benelux; with an increase of 7.2% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, washing and drying machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together recording 99% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +3.5%).

In value terms, the largest washing and drying machine supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.8%, 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, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.6%).

Imports of Household Washing and Drying Machines

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of household washing and drying machines increased by 6.8% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 18%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, washing and drying machine imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together constituting 97% 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 main importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +5.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +3.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 6.1% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform