{"id":14024,"date":"2022-03-17T14:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T13:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alistar.net\/?p=14024"},"modified":"2026-10-02T15:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T13:00:17","slug":"the-diy-sector-in-belgium-see-all-the-facts-and-figures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alistar.net\/en\/blog\/de-doe-het-zelfsector-in-belgie-bekijk-alle-weetjes-en-cijfers\/","title":{"rendered":"The DIY sector in Belgium? Check out all the facts and figures."},"content":{"rendered":"

DIY stores are known for their extensive product selection for home improvement enthusiasts, gardening enthusiasts, and pet lovers. What kinds of items can you find in these stores? Everything from hardware, tools, and building materials to gardening supplies, pet food, and accessories\u2026 Below are a few facts and more about the industry in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DIY sector in Belgium:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The do-it-yourself sector is certainly thriving in the Belgian market, with sales of around 3.5 billion euros. In 2010, the average household spent approximately \u20ac499 on do-it-yourself products. This represents 1.4% of the annual budget. Of this amount, \u20ac173 went toward flowers and plants, \u20ac190 toward tools, and \u20ac136 toward other items such as barbecues, specialized maintenance products, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2011, there were 1,609 do-it-yourself retail outlets on the Belgian market, including 586 large do-it-yourself centers, 224 small do-it-yourself stores, 366 hardware stores, and 433 ironmongers. In addition, there were 678 specialty stores for gardening supplies and 550 garden centers. A total of 14,097 people were employed in all of these businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun facts about the do-it-yourself industry:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n