Benelux: Table Flatware Market 2025

Table Flatware Market Size in Benelux

After two years of growth, the Benelux table flatware market decreased by -8.5% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +81.1% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Table Flatware Production in Benelux

In value terms, table flatware production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Table Flatware Exports

Exports in Benelux

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of table flatware decreased by -30.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, table flatware exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporter of table flatware, constituting 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 10% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table flatware exports, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-13.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -32.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest table flatware supplier in Benelux, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, table flatware exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.5%).

Table Flatware Imports

Imports in Benelux

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of table flatware decreased by -23.7% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +58.4% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, table flatware imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +66.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of table flatware in Benelux, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 72% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 27% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the table flatware imports, with a CAGR of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +15 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported table flatware in Benelux, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to +3.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 4.9%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform