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Belgium: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian matches market fell to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Matches Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of matches were exported from Belgium; growing by X% against 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X tons) was the main destination for matches exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Luxembourg exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Estonia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Luxembourg totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X), France ($X) and Estonia ($X) constituted the largest markets for matches exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average matches export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Matches Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of matches were imported into Belgium; increasing by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, matches imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest matches supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of matches to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average matches import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were China, the United States and Russia, together comprising 34% of global consumption. India, Pakistan, Germany, Indonesia, Ghana, Brazil, Nigeria, Mexico and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

What are the largest producers of matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India, China and Russia, together comprising 47% of global production. The United States, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil, Germany, Sweden, Kenya and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of matches to Belgium?

In value terms, the Netherlands constituted the largest supplier of matches to Belgium, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

What are the leading importers of matches from Belgium?

In value terms, the largest markets for matches exported from Belgium were Luxembourg, France and Estonia, together comprising 69% of total exports.

What is the average export price for matches in Belgium?

The average matches export price stood at $4,486 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -52.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for matches in Belgium?

The average matches import price stood at $6,005 per ton in 2022, rising by 4.3% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the matches market in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20512000 - Matches (excluding Bengal matches and other pyrotechnic products)

Country coverage:

Belgium

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023