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Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian market for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds showed considerable volatility in physical volume between 2019 and 2024. Consumption increased to 6 538 t in 2020, then fell sharply over the next two years to 5 251 t in 2022. A partial recovery to 5 883 t occurred in 2023, followed by a drop to 5 254 t in the final year.

In value terms, the market exhibited a different pattern, peaking at $159.7 million in 2021 despite lower volume, highlighting a divergence between volume and value trends. By 2024, market value had contracted to $116.2 million, aligning with the reduction in physical consumption.

Domestic production mirrored this instability, falling from 6 798 t in 2020 to 5 598 t in 2022 before rebounding to 6 192 t in 2023. The overall period was marked by instability without a sustained growth trend in market size.

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, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 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, 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Belgium's output of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds was valued at 163.5 million US dollars, marking an 11.2% increase compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	11.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Belgium produced 6 798 tonnes of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds, representing a 9.3% improvement over 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	9.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's cross-border shipments of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 942 tonnes, showing a modest rise of 4.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 21.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	13.5%	4.4%	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland were the key destinations for Belgium's exports in kind. France accounted for 40.7% of exports, the Netherlands for 29.1%, and Switzerland for 6.5%, together representing 76.3% of total flows.

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

Tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds shipments from Belgium to abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 32 679 thousand US dollars, which is 5.1% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 34.7%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.4%	13.0%	5.1%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Belgium's exports in value terms were France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. France made up 47.3% of exports in value, the Netherlands 17.1%, and Switzerland 11.2%, jointly accounting for 75.6% 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 tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year gain, tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds deliveries to Belgium declined. In 2020, imports stood at 1 682 tonnes, reflecting a significant 16.8% drop compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 020 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 30.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.6%	10.6%	(16.8%)	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary suppliers of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds to Belgium. China contributed 36.8% of imports in kind, the Netherlands 32.9%, and Germany 7.9%, together making up 77.6% of total imports in kind.

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

Cross-border shipments of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds to Belgium increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported a total of 32 679 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, showing a slight advance of 1.3% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 51.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.0%	3.1%	1.3%	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, China, and Italy remained the leading sources in Belgium's import structure in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.4% of imports in value, China for 17.6%, and Italy for 15.6%, with a combined share of 61.6% of total flows.

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