The Report provides data on production, consumption and international trade of lighting fixtures for the years 2010-2020, together with the main macroeconomic indicators needed to analyze the performance of the sector, and forecasts for the next four years.

Lighting fixtures exports and imports are given by country and by geographical area of destination/origin.

Market structure offers an analysis of the lighting fixtures market by segment (Residential-consumer, architectural-commercial, industrial, outdoor lighting), and by types of products and applications.

Overview of the main distribution channels active on the Belgian lighting fixtures market, for both Residential-consumer and Professional segments: direct sales and contract, specialist lighting stores, furniture/lifestyle stores and chains, wholesalers, DIY and Hyper stores, e-commerce.

Competitive system offers an insight into the leading local and International companies present on the Belgian lighting fixtures market. Market shares and short profiles are also included.

This Report is the result of:

• information collected from approximately 200 European companies active in the lighting business. The information was gathered either through active participation (direct replies to an interview or completion of a questionnaire) or through company balance sheets, figures and estimations;
• analysis of CSIL databases for lighting fixtures in Europe and worldwide;
• web scraping (localization of lighting retailers and other relevant trade outlets);
• general documentation related to the lighting industry;
• official figures for foreign trade provided by Eurostat.

Top ten destination countries for Belgian exports of lighting fixtures, 2015-2020. Percentage share in value

Lighting fixtures sales in Belgium (including Luxembourg) have moderately increased during the last decennium, from around 432 million Eur in 2010 to 477 million Eur in 2020 (with a peak of over 500 million Eur in 2019.

Production side, Belgium today produces around 40% less in comparison with 2010, respectively around 250 million Eur of lighting fixtures in 2020 and 410 million Eur in 2010.

Today, Belgium (with Luxembourg) is a net importer of lighting fixtures for around 230 million Eur.

GDP is expected to contract by 6.2% in 2020. After a steep decline in the first two quarters and a stronger-than-expected rebound in the 3Q, renewed restrictions linked to a second wave of infections brought the recovery to a halt in the 4Q. The current level of restrictions is set to remain in place in early 2021

All in all, annual GDP growth is forecast to reach 3.9% in 2021 and 3.1% in 2022. GDP is set to return to its pre-crisis level by 2022.