| Product Code: ETC5738668 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The import shipments of sheet molding compound and bulk molding compound in Belgium saw a significant increase in concentration levels in 2024, with the top exporting countries being Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, and Germany. This shift indicates a higher level of market dominance among these key players. Despite a negative compound annual growth rate from 2020 to 2024, the industry experienced a notable growth spurt from 2023 to 2024, demonstrating a positive momentum in the market. This data suggests a dynamic and evolving landscape for the sheet molding compound and bulk molding compound industry in Belgium.
bulk molding compound market

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 Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Overview |
3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fiber Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace industries |
4.2.2 Growing focus on sustainability and environmental regulations favoring composite materials like sheet molding compound (SMC) and bulk molding compound (BMC) |
4.2.3 Advancements in material technology improving the performance and durability of SMC and BMC |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs for setting up manufacturing facilities for SMC and BMC |
4.3.2 Limited availability of raw materials required for manufacturing SMC and BMC |
4.3.3 Intense competition from other lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber composites |
5 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Trends |
6 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Segmentations |
6.1 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market, By Resin Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester , 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market, By Fiber Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Glass Fiber , 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon Fiber, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction , 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in research and development investment in composite materials technology |
8.2 Number of new product launches or innovations in the SMC and BMC market |
8.3 Growth in the number of partnerships or collaborations between manufacturers and raw material suppliers for SMC and BMC |
8.4 Reduction in the overall production costs of SMC and BMC materials |
8.5 Improvement in the recyclability and sustainability metrics of SMC and BMC products |
9 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fiber Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Belgium Sheet Molding Compound , Bulk Molding Compound Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |