Benelux: Enamels And Glazes Market 2025

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux enamels and glazes market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Enamels And Glazes Production in Benelux

In value terms, enamels and glazes production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass decreased by -8.1% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports surged to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 9% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass exports, with a CAGR of -13.4% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-14.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest enamels and glazes supplier in Benelux, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium amounted to +10.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 73% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+29.2%).

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass imported in Benelux contracted to X tons, falling by -5.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -25.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, enamels and glazes imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -13.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 73%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of enamels and glazes imports in 2021 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together amounting to 100% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +21.9%).

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

Belgium, with a CAGR of +10.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 37% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform