Benelux: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2024

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux porcelain technical ware market decreased by -3.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption posted a moderate increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in Benelux

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 529%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use increased by 60% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 335% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 419% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons), followed by the Netherlands (X tons) were the major exporters of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use, together making up 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +19.9%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest porcelain technical ware supplier in Benelux, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +17.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -45.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 230% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+12.9%).

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, porcelain technical ware imports in Benelux rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of 14% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 69%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importer of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 21% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -6.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-3.7%) and Luxembourg (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+4.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -3.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in Benelux, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +7.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-9.3% per year) and Luxembourg (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 (+15.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform