What are the contributions?
When you join Valumat you pay an annual contribution.
Valumat's general assembly has set the following contributions for 2025:
| excluding VAT | including VAT | |
|
Children mattresses, excluding crib and cot mattresses* |
€ 3.51 |
€ 4.25 |
|
Mattresses and toppers** ≤ 120 cm |
€ 7.02 |
€ 8.50 |
|
Mattresses and toppers** > 120 cm |
€ 14.05 |
€ 17.00 |
* Children mattresses: mattresses of 70 x 140 centimetres maximum, excluding crib and cot mattresses. Crib and cot mattresses are mattresses with a height of less than or equal to 40 mm and with a total surface area of 0.8 m2 maximum.
** Mattresses: products intended for sleeping and resting, suitable for human use for a long period of time, consisting of a strong cover, filled with core materials, and which can be placed on an existing supporting bed structure, including toppers. A topper is a thin mattress with a maximum thickness of ten centimetres that is placed on top of the normal mattress.
Comments on environmental contributions
- The contributions are calculated in such a way that the income covers the expected expenses.
- The Valumat contribution only applies to batches that come onto the Belgian market. Mattresses that are exported do NOT fall under the Valumat system.
- A VAT percentage of 21% applies to the Valumat rates.
- The contribution may vary over time, depending on the development of costs.
- The general assembly of Valumat fixes the contributions annually. The aim is to always inform participants as soon as possible about any changes.