| Product Code: ETC5173038 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |

The Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market peaked at a market size of €1.03 million in 2022. However, the market experienced a significant decline thereafter, with the market size dropping to €0.26 million in 2024. The forecasted market size from 2025 to 2030 indicates a continued downward trend, with a projected size of €0.03 million in 2030. The CAGR for the period 2022-24 was -49.79%, while for 2025-30, it is expected to be -30.0%. The market faced challenges due to decreasing demand for circular knitting machines, possibly influenced by shifts in consumer preferences towards other textile manufacturing technologies. Looking ahead, Belgium is set to invest in sustainable textile production methods, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the global market and potentially revitalize the circular knitting machine industry. Industry drivers such as sustainability and technological advancements will likely shape the future landscape of the market.

Between 2019 and 2025, Belgium's Circular Knitting Machine Market witnessed notable fluctuations in both exports and imports. In 2019, exports stood at €433.32 thousand, sharply declining to €70.37 thousand in 2020, before rebounding to €694.22 thousand in 2023 and then slightly decreasing to approximately €325.30 thousand in 2025. On the other hand, imports followed a different trajectory starting at €857.24 thousand in 2019, declining in 2021, and then gradually increasing to €1.03 million in 2025. The market experienced a peak in exports in 2023 and in imports in 2021. These fluctuations can be attributed to various factors such as changes in global demand for circular knitting machines, economic conditions impacting manufacturing sectors, and shifts in trade policies or agreements influencing international trade patterns. The increase in imports could indicate a growing need for advanced technology or capacity expansion in Belgium's textile industry, while the fluctuating Export value might reflect evolving market competitiveness and demand dynamics.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Overview |
3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textile production practices |
4.2.2 Technological advancements in circular knitting machines leading to improved efficiency and productivity |
4.2.3 Growing trend of customization and flexibility in textile manufacturing processes |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with purchasing and installing circular knitting machines |
4.3.2 Limited availability of skilled operators and technicians for operating advanced circular knitting machines |
4.3.3 Fluctuations in raw material prices impacting the overall cost of production |
5 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Trends |
6 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Segmentations |
6.1 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Circular Knitting Machines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Double Circular Knitting Machines, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market, By End-use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Apparel Textiles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Textiles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Technical Textiles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Textiles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency of circular knitting machines |
8.2 Adoption rate of circular knitting machines with automated features |
8.3 Number of research and development projects focused on enhancing circular knitting machine technology |
9 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Belgium Circular Knitting Machine Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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