Belgium: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Belgium

In 2023, the Belgian market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Belgium

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Belgium

In 2023, overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Belgium

In 2023, approx. X tons of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings were imported into Belgium; with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) 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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform