Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#14 In EuropeBusiness
#23 In EuropeEmployees
#20 In EuropeWages
#15 In EuropeRevenue in Europe’s Call Centre Operations industry is anticipated to contract at a compound annual rate of 5.0% to €30.0 billion over the five years through 2024. This is predominately driven by increased usage of chatbots and AI by clients and lacklustre business and consumer sentiment. A growing number of companies are leveraging technology to enhance customer engagement and diversify their sources of income, which has resulted in increased demand for call centres.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Call Centres in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Call Centres in Belgium industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Call Centres industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Call Centres industry in Belgium is €446.3m in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Call Centres in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 102 businesses in the Call Centres industry in Belgium, which has declined at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Call Centres industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Call Centres industry in Belgium has been growing at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Call Centres industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Call Centres industry in Belgium is expected to decline.
What does the Call Centres in Belgium include?
Customer service and Technical support are part of the Call Centres industry.
How competitive is the Call Centres industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Call Centres industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Wired Telecommunications Services in Belgium
Complementors
- Advertising Agencies in Belgium
- Other Telecommunications Activities in Belgium
- Market Research & Public Opinion Polling in Belgium
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Call centres provide in- and outbound telecommunication services to improve client relations, provide technical assistance, market goods or conduct opinion polls. The industry only includes outsourced work.
Related Terms
COLD-CALLCUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTVOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP)What's included in this industry?
Customer serviceTechnical supportCustomer acquisitionMarket and opinion researchCompanies
Industry Code
822 - Activities of call centres in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Call Centres in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Call Centres in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Call Centres in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Call Centres in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Customer support and answering services dominate. They make up the majority of the market collectively. However, call centres’ customer support services fall out of favour as online chat services become the norm.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Call Centres in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Call Centres in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Call Centres in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Efficiency and quality service fuel market share. Accomplished call centres gain an edge with superior technology, skilled employees, and multidimensional service offerings that lead to robust customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Call Centres in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 0 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Regulation mostly relates to the use of customer data. The Data Protection Act and GDRP dictate how call centres can deal with personal information and require explicit consent for keeping hold of it.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Call Centres in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Wages absorb over half of industry revenue. Call centres rely on labour to carry out their activities, but workers are still low paid. Because of this, the National Living Wage pushes up wage expenditure.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Call Centres in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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