Embroidery with visible ground market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, imports of embroidery with visible ground into Belgium fell from 16 094 thousand dollars to 10 572 thousand dollars, while exports declined from 10 164 thousand dollars to 8 632 thousand dollars. This period saw the entry of new local players, such as the Valentine Avoh atelier in Brussels specializing in hand-embroidered pieces on noble fabrics and the launch of the TOMBOY® brand with its embroidery-adorned clothing line, which diversified domestic supply and likely supported a shift toward local production.

When market size data became available from 2022, Belgian production of embroidery with visible ground grew steadily from 1 290 thousand dollars in 2022 to 1 779 thousand dollars in 2024. The market size itself dipped to 3 350 thousand dollars in 2023 before rebounding to 4 342 thousand dollars in 2024, as imports and exports continued to decline, reflecting an increasingly prominent role for home-grown manufacturing.

Production embroidery with visible ground in Belgium

According to Faostat, there is no production of embroidery with visible ground in Belgium.

Exports embroidery with visible ground from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's exports of embroidery with visible ground declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 105.1 t, representing a 40.9% contraction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 61.7%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 27.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. The Netherlands accounted for 18.2% of exports in kind, the United States for 15.1%, and the United Kingdom for 14.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 47.5% of total flows, while the remaining 52.5% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Cross-border shipments of embroidery with visible ground from Belgium declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 7 354 K $ US, which is 3.5% less than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 39.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tunisia consistently held the leading position in the country structure of exports in value terms, accounting for 38.3% of exports. China followed with 12.3%, and the United States with 9.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 59.8% of total export 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 embroidery with visible ground to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's imports of embroidery with visible ground declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported 123.0 t, indicating a steep decrease of 57.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 83.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -45.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, China, and the Netherlands formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind. India accounted for 29.3% of imports in kind, China for 28.7%, and the Netherlands for 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 73.7% of total import 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

Foreign supplies of embroidery with visible ground to Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported a total of 8 156 K $ US, showing a decrease of 15.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 44.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 094 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 39.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 8.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Spain, and China were the main destinations for embroidery with visible ground imports to Belgium in value terms. France accounted for 42.5% of imports, Spain for 14.9%, and China for 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 71.7% of total import flows.

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

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