Benelux: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Benelux

For the fourth year in a row, the Benelux ceramic tile market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Ceramic Tile Production in Benelux

In value terms, ceramic tile production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporter of ceramic tiles in Benelux, with the volume of exports accounting for X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), achieving a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic tiles exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per square meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, supplies from abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports dropped to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X square meters) represented the largest importer of ceramic tiles, achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X square meters), constituting a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X square meters) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per square meter, flattening at the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per square meter), while Belgium ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform