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PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for polyamides in Belgium showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. It began at 131.3 thousand tons in 2018, fell sharply to 65.3 thousand tons in 2020, then rebounded to 88.3 thousand tons in 2021.

Market volume continued to grow moderately to 91.5 thousand tons in 2022, but then declined to 88.9 thousand tons in 2023 and further to 76.5 thousand tons in 2024, reflecting an overall downward trend after the 2021 recovery.

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, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  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 t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in Belgium was valued at 225.5 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 9.3% compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 23.9%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	n/a	n/a	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Belgium produced 178.5 thousand tonnes of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612, representing a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.3%. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	n/a	n/a	(5.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 from Belgium

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 from Belgium totaled 157.3 thousand tonnes, showing a significant decline of 19.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.5%. Notably, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	4.1%	(19.2%)	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the country composition of Belgium's exports in kind was highly dispersed. Germany accounted for 31.5% of exports in kind, China for 9.7%, and Italy for 8.5%, together making up just 49.6% of total flows. The remaining 50.4% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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, M $ US

Belgium's exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 320.2 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp drop of 32.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	(0.9%)	(32.3%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium's exports in value terms of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 were spread across numerous countries. Germany held 30.2% of exports in value terms, Italy 8.7%, and China 8.0%, jointly accounting for only 46.9% of total flows.

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 PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 to Belgium

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 into Belgium declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 44.1 thousand tonnes, indicating a sharp decrease of 35.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 61.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -27.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	(36.5%)	(35.1%)	(27.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands were the top sources for Belgium's imports in kind. The United States accounted for 28.5% of imports in kind, Germany for 20.8%, and the Netherlands for 17.6%, together comprising 66.9% of total flows.

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, M $ US

Imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 into Belgium declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported 111.7 million US dollars worth of these products, representing a steep fall of 41.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 59.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 26.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 296.1 million US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	(36.1%)	(41.0%)	(26.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—the United States, Germany, and the Netherlands—collectively absorbed 66.6% of Belgium's total imports in value terms of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612.

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