Benelux: Silk Fabric Market 2025

Silk Fabric Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux silk fabric market expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -10.6% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silk Fabric Production in Benelux

In value terms, silk fabric production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 -10.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 43%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Silk Fabric Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste increased by 194% to X square meters for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk fabric exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. 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

In 2021, the Netherlands (X square meters) represented the key exporter of woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste, constituting 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), comprising a 30% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste exports, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-11.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+43 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-43.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest silk fabric supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2021, waning by -33.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 10%. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-1.9%).

Silk Fabric Imports

Imports in Benelux

Silk fabric imports soared to X square meters in 2021, picking up by 21% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk fabric imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste in Benelux, with the volume of imports finishing at X square meters, which was near 67% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), generating a 33% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste imports, with a CAGR of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-10.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+27 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -26.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste in Benelux, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +3.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2021, waning by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform