| Product Code: ETC5344475 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Belgium`s whale oil import market experienced a significant increase in concentration in 2024, with Iceland, Germany, Czechia, Netherlands, and Metropolitan France emerging as the top exporting countries. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a competitive market landscape. The impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.96% from 2020 to 2024, coupled with a notable growth rate of 17.1% from 2023 to 2024, reflects a growing demand for whale oil in Belgium. Stakeholders should closely monitor market dynamics to capitalize on these opportunities.

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 Whale Oil Market Overview |
3.1 Belgium Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Belgium Whale Oil Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Belgium Whale Oil Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Extraction Process, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Belgium Whale Oil Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the benefits of using whale oil in products |
4.2.2 Growing demand for natural and organic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products |
4.2.3 Innovation in extraction and processing techniques leading to higher quality whale oil products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and bans on whale hunting impacting the supply of whale oil |
4.3.2 Rising concerns about the ethical and environmental implications of using whale oil |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative natural oils such as coconut oil and argan oil |
5 Belgium Whale Oil Market Trends |
6 Belgium Whale Oil Market Segmentations |
6.1 Belgium Whale Oil Market, By Nature |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Organic, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Conventional, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market, By End Use |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Processing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetic and Personal Care Products, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Biodiesel, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Households, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Belgium Whale Oil Market, By Extraction Process |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent-Extracted, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Cold-Pressed, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Belgium Whale Oil Market, By Sales Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Retail Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Traditional Grocery Stores, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retailers, 2021-2031F |
7 Belgium Whale Oil Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Belgium Whale Oil Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Belgium Whale Oil Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Sustainability index of whale oil production methods |
8.2 Consumer perception and acceptance of whale oil as a sustainable ingredient |
8.3 Research and development investment in finding alternative sources for whale oil production |
9 Belgium Whale Oil Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Belgium Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Nature, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Belgium Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Extraction Process, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Belgium Whale Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Belgium Whale Oil Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Belgium Whale Oil Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Belgium Whale Oil Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |