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Insulating glass units market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for insulating glass units in Belgium showed a general upward trend in physical terms from 2018 to 2022, rising from 3 535 thousand m² to 4 046 thousand m², an increase of 14.5% over the period. This growth was interrupted in 2023 when volume dipped to 3 865 thousand m², before stabilizing at 3 889 thousand m² in 2024.

Domestic production fluctuated during these years, peaking at 4 349 thousand m² in 2019 before declining to 3 173 thousand m² in 2024. Imports more than doubled from 372 thousand m² in 2018 to 1 023 thousand m² in 2023, indicating growing reliance on foreign supply, while exports fell sharply from 1 385 thousand m² in 2019 to 289 thousand m² in 2024, freeing more product for domestic consumption.

In value terms, the market expanded from $242.5 million in 2018 to $289.3 million in 2023, despite a drop in physical volume in 2023, suggesting higher unit prices. The value then decreased to $263.9 million in 2024, aligning with the physical downturn.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, K m²
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m²
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m²
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m²
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m²
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m²
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m²
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production insulating glass units in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Belgium's production of insulating glass units declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 279.7 million US dollars, but fell to 258.6 million in 2020, marking a 7.5% decrease. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.8%	3.5%	(7.5%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Belgium produced 4,015 thousand square meters of insulating glass units in 2020, representing a 7.7% drop from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 4,349 thousand square meters, which was a 5.4% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	5.4%	(7.7%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports insulating glass units from Belgium

Exports in kind, K m²

After two years of growth, Belgium's exports of insulating glass units declined. In 2019, exports reached a high of 1,385 thousand square meters, but fell sharply by 43.0% to 789 thousand in 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 44.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.7%	44.1%	(43.0%)	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the dominant buyer of insulating glass units from Belgium, accounting for 72.8% of total exports by volume, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's export value of insulating glass units declined after two years of increase. In 2019, exports peaked at 66,478 thousand US dollars, but dropped to 51,526 thousand in 2020, reflecting a substantial 22.5% loss. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 23.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 27.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.6%	24.8%	(22.5%)	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands was the principal market for Belgium's insulating glass units, accounting for 73.6% of total export value, while other destinations contributed a smaller share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports insulating glass units to Belgium

Imports in kind, K m²

Belgium's imports of insulating glass units by volume decreased in 2020 to 483 thousand square meters, down 20.7% year-on-year. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 372 thousand square meters, a 38.0% decline, and peaked in 2019 at 609 thousand square meters, a 63.6% increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 19.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.0%)	63.6%	(20.7%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Belgium's imports of insulating glass units by volume, accounting for 25.5%, 20.4%, and 15.4% respectively, jointly representing 61.3% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Belgium's imports of insulating glass units by value increased for the third consecutive year, reaching 31,066 thousand US dollars in 2020, up 5.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 23.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	15.2%	5.4%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Germany, Turkey, and the Netherlands led as suppliers of insulating glass units to Belgium by value, accounting for 28.1%, 16.9%, and 16.0% respectively, jointly taking 61.1% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io