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Plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins 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 size for plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins in Belgium experienced fluctuations from 2018 to 2024. After a decline to 61.6 million USD in 2019, it recovered to 64.2 million USD in 2020 and surged to 83.4 million USD in 2022, representing the peak during the period. Subsequently, the market contracted to 78.2 million USD in 2023 and further to 71.2 million USD in 2024.

Production volumes varied, reaching 28.0 million USD in 2024 after a dip in the previous years. Imports spiked at 102.9 million USD in 2021 before declining, while exports also showed volatility. In 2024, the increase in Belgium's production coincided with a 14% rise in EU-wide output of plastic sanitary ware, ending a two-year decline, suggesting alignment with broader European manufacturing trends.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's production of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 23 585 K $ US, a 5.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, production fell by 10.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(6.0%)	(5.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 4 835 t, a substantial 24.5% year-over-year gain. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 48%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 881 t, which also saw the largest decline of 11.8%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 34.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.8%)	34.8%	24.5%	14.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for Belgium's exports in kind, together accounting for 83.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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 exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 34 201 K $ US, up 27.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 42.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 23 190 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	15.9%	27.2%	12.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and the Netherlands dominated as destinations for Belgium's exports in value terms, jointly capturing 84.0% of total flows, with the rest going to other markets.

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 plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 11 268 t, a strong 22.1% uptick compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 23.1%, with an average annual rate of 7.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 890 t, which also saw the largest decline of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	3.8%	22.1%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, the Netherlands, and Germany—together accounted for 57.5% of Belgium's total imports in kind of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins.

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 plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 74 814 K $ US, marking a solid 17.5% rise from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 31%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	3.8%	17.5%	9.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands (33.9% of imports in value terms), China (16.6%), and Germany (13.0%) were the main suppliers of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins to Belgium, together comprising 63.5% of total imports in value terms.

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