Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for disperse dyes and preparations in Belgium displayed considerable fluctuation in volume between 2019 and 2024. After starting at 571.8 t in 2019, consumption fell by 17% to 472.2 t in 2020, a decline directly linked to global supply chain disruptions and dampened demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market expanding by 58% to 744.4 t. This rebound was driven by restored trade flows and strong post-pandemic demand from key downstream industries such as automotive, fashion, and home furnishings, which rely on synthetic fibers.

Market volume contracted again by 27% to 542.6 t in 2022, a period that concurrently saw a global acceleration in sustainability trends and the introduction of new high-performance dye segments. The market then entered a sustained growth phase, increasing by 44% to 781.1 t in 2023. This rise was supported by the ongoing global expansion of the synthetic fiber market, strategic mergers and acquisitions among major Asian manufacturers like Lonsen and Runtu, and a shift in consumer preferences toward vibrant, long-lasting colors that meet stricter environmental standards.

Growth continued in 2024, with the market reaching 946.3 t, a 21% increase from the previous year. This upward movement coincided with a 4.1% rise in European dye production and was further propelled by technological advancements in low-impact, biodegradable dye formulations. The market evolution throughout the period was also shaped by EU-wide environmental regulations and sustainability directives, which incentivized the development of more eco-compliant products and resource-efficient dyeing methods.

Production disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's output of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon was valued at 3 731 K $ US, representing a moderate decline of 9.7% compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Belgium produced 290.2 t of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon, showing a significant year-over-year increase of 36.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 233.7 t, then surged to a peak of 428.1 t in 2019, marking an 83.1% increase. In 2020, exports from Belgium amounted to 382.2 t, reflecting a substantial decline of 10.7% compared to 2019. The gap between the highest and lowest volumes was 1.8-fold, with the largest decrease of 39.5% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Belgium's exports in kind were Saudi Arabia (28.1% of exports), Germany (26.6%), and Qatar (11.3%), together accounting for 66.0% of total 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

In 2020, Belgium's exports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon reached 7 042 K $ US, indicating a notable reduction of 18.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 679 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 8 664 K $ US, with the largest increase of 52.6% also occurring in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for Belgium's exports in value terms were Germany (45.1% of exports), Saudi Arabia (9.5%), and Hungary (6.7%), collectively representing 61.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports disperse dyes and preparations based thereon to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest level in 2018 at 362.1 t, then rose sharply to a peak of 786.5 t in 2019, a 117.2% increase. In 2020, Belgium imported 564.3 t, marking an abrupt decline of 28.3% year-over-year. The difference between the highest and lowest volumes was 2.2-fold, with the largest decrease of 42.2% recorded in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Belgium's imports in kind were Germany (29.0% of imports), Luxembourg (19.1%), and the Netherlands (18.5%), together forming 66.7% of total flows.

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

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 778 K $ US, then climbed to a peak of 8 743 K $ US in 2019, an 83.0% increase. In 2020, Belgium imported a total of 6 692 K $ US, reflecting a reduction of 23.5% compared to the previous year. The ratio between the highest and lowest values was 1.8 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon to Belgium in value terms were Germany (49.1% of imports), France (12.5%), and the United Kingdom (11.4%), together accounting for 73.0% of total imports.

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

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