Belgium: Toilet Paper Market 2024

Toilet Paper Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian toilet paper market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Toilet paper consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Toilet Paper Production in Belgium

In value terms, toilet paper production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Toilet paper production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of toilet paper exported from Belgium soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, toilet paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for toilet paper exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, toilet paper exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for toilet paper exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Luxembourg, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average toilet paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of toilet paper were imported into Belgium; rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of toilet paper imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest toilet paper suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average toilet paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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