Plumbing fixtures of plastics market in Belgium, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastics plumbing fixtures in Belgium showed fluctuating values between 2018 and 2020. After starting at $112.1 million in 2018, it contracted to $105.2 million the following year. A recovery followed in 2020, bringing the market size to $113.1 million.

From 2022 onward, the market expanded significantly to $135.9 million, followed by a slight increase to $138.0 million in 2023. However, in 2024, the market value declined to $128.4 million. This recent contraction coincided with inflationary pressures compressing margins and a slowdown in new housing construction, which dampened demand for plumbing fixtures. Concurrently, the market saw a trend towards water-saving, hygienic touchless fixtures and greater use of recycled materials, driven by regulatory emphasis on sustainability and changing consumer preferences.

Production plumbing fixtures of plastics in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's production of plastic plumbing fixtures declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 23 585 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.0% year-over-year decrease. Between 2018 and 2020, production fell by 10.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 3.7%.

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

Exports plumbing fixtures of plastics from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's exports of plastic plumbing fixtures increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 5 540 tonnes, representing a solid 21.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 37.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 438 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 14.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 32.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the key export partners for Belgium's plastic plumbing fixtures in volume terms. Germany accounted for 46.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 32.4%, and France for 12.8%. Together, these three countries represented 91.2% 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, M $ US

Belgium's cross-border shipments of plastic plumbing fixtures increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 43.2 million US dollars, up by 22.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 35.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 31.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the principal buyers of Belgium's plastic plumbing fixtures in value terms. Germany accounted for 41.7% of exports, the Netherlands for 35.5%, and France for 11.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 88.9% 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 plumbing fixtures of plastics to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures reached 17 718 tonnes, showing an 11.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 17.2%, with an annualized rate of 5.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 0.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the Netherlands were the key import partners for Belgium's plastic plumbing fixtures in volume terms. Germany accounted for 35.2% of imports, China for 16.6%, and the Netherlands for 15.2%. Together, these three countries represented 67.1% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Belgium's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures totaled 132.7 million US dollars, indicating a robust 14.8% improvement compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 22.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 0.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and China played leading roles in Belgium's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures in value terms. Germany accounted for 39.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 22.8%, and China for 9.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 72.4% of total import flows.

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

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