Woven textile floor coverings market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for woven textile floor coverings in Belgium experienced significant fluctuations in value between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 85.3 million US dollars in 2018, it declined to a low of 50.1 million in 2020 before recovering to 70.9 million in 2021. A sharp increase followed in 2022, reaching 109.0 million, then a slight dip to 101.7 million in 2023, and finally a rise to 130.8 million in 2024.

In 2023, the local company 2TEC2 launched high-tech woven floor coverings made from bio-based materials, marking a shift towards sustainable innovation in the sector. This development continued to influence the market into 2024, aligning with evolving consumer preferences for eco-friendly products.

Production woven textile floor coverings in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Belgium's woven textile floor coverings production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 362.8 million US dollars, marking a 7.4% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 9.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Belgium's woven textile floor coverings production has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 35 798 thousand square meters, representing a modest 5.2% drop from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports woven textile floor coverings from Belgium

Exports in kind, K m²

Belgium's exports of woven textile floor coverings have fallen for the third year running. In 2020, the country exported 36 726 thousand square meters, which is 0.6% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export volumes decreased by 20.3%, corresponding to a CAGR of -7.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium's export destinations for woven textile floor coverings were quite diverse. The United States accounted for 19.6% of exports in volume, Germany for 16.3%, and France for 10.4%. Together, these three countries made up only 46.3% of total exports, with the remaining 53.7% going to numerous other nations.

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 woven textile floor coverings exports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 362.3 million US dollars, down 6.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 20.2%, with a CAGR of -7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium's export market for woven textile floor coverings was broad. Germany represented 16.9% of export value, the United States 15.9%, and France 9.7%. Combined, these three countries contributed just 42.6% of total export value, while many other countries held smaller but still significant shares.

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

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

Imports woven textile floor coverings to Belgium

Imports in kind, K m²

The import market for woven textile floor coverings in Belgium showed volatility during the observed period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 at 5 091 thousand square meters, after peaking in 2019 at 20 428 thousand square meters, resulting in a fourfold difference between these years. In 2020, imports fell sharply by 75.1% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 148.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the leading supplier of woven textile floor coverings to Belgium, accounting for 41.2% of imports in volume, followed by Turkey at 27.3% and the Netherlands at 8.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 77.3% of total imports.

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

Belgium's imports of woven textile floor coverings have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value was 49.6 million US dollars, a 5.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 6%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 57.0 million US dollars, with the largest drop of 7.4% occurring in 2019 and the biggest increase of 8.0% in 2018.

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

During 2017-2020, Turkey was the largest supplier of woven textile floor coverings to Belgium in value terms, representing 37.3% of imports. Germany followed with 16.2%, and the Netherlands with 14.7%. These three countries together accounted for 68.2% 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