Plastic furniture market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The plastic furniture market in Belgium grew from 25 548 тыс. долл. США in 2018 to 27 150 тыс. долл. США in 2019. However, in 2020, the market contracted sharply to 21 912 тыс. долл. США due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused lockdowns and curfews that halted production and reduced sales. By 2021, the market recovered strongly to 30 023 тыс. долл. США as normal operations resumed in commercial and residential sectors, supported by growing online sales channels like Amazon.

Growth continued from 2022 to 2024, with the market reaching 36 349 тыс. долл. США in 2024. This expansion was driven by sustained consumer demand for affordable and durable furniture, alongside a shift towards eco-friendly products made from recycled materials, influenced by the European Union’s Circular Economy Action Plan. The entry of new players such as Tramontina and the expansion of major companies like IKEA further stimulated the market. Additionally, the rise of e-commerce and the integration of augmented reality technologies enhanced retail experiences and accessibility.

Production plastic furniture in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's plastic furniture production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 9 475 thousand US dollars, marking a 34.6% year-over-year increase. Production rose by 35.8% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.7%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2018 at 6 924 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 0.7%.

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

Exports plastic furniture from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Plastic furniture exports from Belgium peaked in 2018 at 7 519 tonnes, then dropped to their lowest point in 2020 at 2 663 tonnes—a 2.8-fold difference. In 2020, shipments fell by 11.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 60.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 86.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Belgium's plastic furniture exports by volume. France accounted for 49.7% of exports, the Netherlands for 25.9%, and the United Kingdom for 5.3%. Together, these three countries represented 81.0% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, Belgium's plastic furniture exports reached 17 748 thousand US dollars, up 38.5% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 816 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 18 099 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 29.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany were the key markets for Belgium's plastic furniture exports by value. The Netherlands accounted for 40.0% of exports, France for 24.7%, and Germany for 7.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 72.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports plastic furniture to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's plastic furniture imports have declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 7 951 tonnes, down 5.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 10.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.5%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 9 186 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 8.0%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 3.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and the Netherlands were the leading suppliers of plastic furniture to Belgium by volume. China accounted for 25.8% of imports, Italy for 25.6%, and the Netherlands for 22.4%. Together, these three countries supplied 73.8% of total import volume.

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

Belgium's plastic furniture imports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 30 186 thousand US dollars, an 8.3% drop year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 11.8%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 36 723 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 10.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 7.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and China were the primary sources of Belgium's plastic furniture imports by value. The Netherlands accounted for 28.0% of imports, Italy for 20.5%, and China for 17.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 65.5% of total import value.

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

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