Liquid filtration equipment market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, imports of liquid filtration equipment into Belgium increased from $379.3 million to $610.7 million, despite a temporary dip in 2022. Exports also grew from $406.9 million to $651.7 million over the same period, indicating expanding international trade. Domestic production, however, declined from $63.2 million in 2018 to $54.1 million in 2020.

In 2024, imports reached $701.9 million, while exports surged to $855.2 million. This growth was supported by stricter EU environmental regulations, such as the Water Framework Directive, which mandated companies to adopt more advanced wastewater treatment systems. Additionally, 3M's expansion of its portfolio with sustainable liquid filter cartridges for the food and beverage industry increased the supply of innovative solutions in the market.

Production liquid filtration equipment in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's production of liquid filtration equipment declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 54 052 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production fell by 14.4%, with an average annual decline of 5.1%.

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

Exports liquid filtration equipment from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's exports of liquid filtration equipment totaled 57 778 tonnes, showing a modest year-on-year increase of 2.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 9%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 2.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 8.4% drop, while the peak was recorded in 2018 at 61 510 tonnes, marking a 16.0% increase from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France dominated Belgium's exports of liquid filtration equipment in volume terms, accounting for 77.9% of total flows, with numerous smaller partners making up the remainder.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's exports of liquid filtration equipment in value terms reached 452.0 million US dollars, indicating a 14.1% gain relative to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 37.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 11.1%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 2.7%, while the highest increase occurred in 2018 with a 23.4% rise.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, Belgium's exports of liquid filtration equipment in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. France (21.1% of exports), Germany (16.4%), and the Netherlands (9.1%) together represented only 46.5% of total flows, highlighting the diversity of export destinations.

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

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

Imports liquid filtration equipment to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's imports of liquid filtration equipment increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 15 371 tonnes, up by 6.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 63.7%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 17.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium's imports of liquid filtration equipment in volume terms came from a broad set of markets. Germany (17.3% of imports), Italy (13.0%), and France (10.4%) together accounted for 40.7% of total imports, while many smaller destinations contributed the remaining 59.3%.

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, M $ US

Belgium's imports of liquid filtration equipment in value terms rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 423.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 9.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 41.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.3%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Japan (29.9% of imports in value terms), Germany (20.1%), and France (10.4%) stood out as the main sources for Belgium's imports of liquid filtration equipment, together representing 60.3% of total flows.

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

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