Burglar and fire alarms market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for burglar and fire alarms in Belgium expanded from 63.2 million USD in 2018 to a peak of 74.1 million USD in 2021, reflecting steady growth over four years. This upward trend reversed in 2022 and 2023, when the market contracted to 70.8 million USD and then sharply to 55.8 million USD, respectively.

By 2024, the market stabilized at approximately 55.4 million USD. This stabilization coincided with the introduction of smart locks into home alarm systems, the development of hybrid platforms integrating multiple alarm types, and the launch of AI-powered alarm verification to reduce false alerts. Growing online sales of addressable fire alarm devices also facilitated market access, while global supply-chain disruptions for electronic components continued to pose challenges for manufacturing.

Production burglar and fire alarms in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of burglar and fire alarms in Belgium declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 17 487 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.9% year-over-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 7.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 18 165 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 11.4% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

After two years of growth, Belgium's production volume of burglar and fire alarms declined. In 2020, 161.3 thousand units were produced, marking a moderate 4.5% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 168.9 thousand units, while the largest increase of 17.1% was recorded in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports burglar and fire alarms from Belgium

Exports in kind, K unit

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import levels varied significantly, with a 3.6-fold difference between the low of 2019 and the high of 2020. In 2020, Belgium's exports of burglar and fire alarms reached 1 844 thousand units, a substantial 259.5% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 513 thousand units, and the largest decline of 11.8% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany were the top destinations for Belgium's exports in kind. France accounted for 38.1% of exports, followed by the Netherlands at 21.8%, and Germany at 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 68.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's export value of burglar and fire alarms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 17 522 thousand US dollars, showing a notable 12.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany remained Belgium's key export partners in value terms. The Netherlands led with 31.6% of exports, followed by France at 18.9%, and Germany at 14.4%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 64.8% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Imports burglar and fire alarms to Belgium

Imports in kind, K unit

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports varied by a factor of 3.2, from a low in 2018 to a high in 2020. In 2020, Belgium imported 10 075 thousand units of burglar and fire alarms, representing a 130.2% increase from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 148 thousand units, with the largest decline of 26.9% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, China, and Sweden were the leading suppliers of burglar and fire alarms to Belgium in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 43.2% of imports, China for 12.9%, and Sweden for 12.4%. Together, these three countries made up 68.5% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Belgium's import value of burglar and fire alarms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 73 514 thousand US dollars, showing no significant change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 8.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 66 227 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 2.1% that year, while the largest increase of 10.6% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In the period from 2017 to 2020, three main markets—the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—together accounted for 63.3% of the total import value of burglar and fire alarms to Belgium.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020