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Belgium - Sacks And Bags Of Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Paper Bag Price in Belgium - 2023

Paper Bag Price in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average paper bag import price amounted to $1,776 per ton, standing approximately at the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average import price increased by 22% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,320 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($6,525 per ton), while the price for Germany ($1,143 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Price in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

The average paper bag export price stood at $2,210 per ton in July 2023, approximately reflecting the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 23% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $2,385 per ton. From January 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,120 per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($1,804 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports in Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of sacks and bags of paper decreased by -3.6% to 559K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 605K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag imports skyrocketed to $1.2B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +57.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Paper Bag in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	206	253	274	318	15.6%
Germany	214	225	247	293	11.0%
France	130	143	150	152	5.3%
China	38.9	54.1	77.4	106	39.7%
Poland	34.6	48.7	63.6	63.8	22.6%
Italy	29.9	42.2	51.4	57.7	24.5%
Turkey	14.8	33.2	46.6	46.7	46.7%
Others	79.4	93.7	106	140	20.8%
Total	748	893	1,017	1,178	16.3%

Top Suppliers of Paper Bag to Belgium in 2022:

Netherlands (200.3K tons)
Germany (134.1K tons)
France (84.2K tons)
Poland (37.7K tons)
Italy (22.1K tons)
Turkey (17.0K tons)
China (12.5K tons)

Paper Bag Exports in Belgium

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sacks and bags of paper, when their volume decreased by -5.8% to 471K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 10%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 501K tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, paper bag exports surged to $1B in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +16.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Paper Bag in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	266	273	322	382	12.8%
France	191	211	255	314	18.0%
Germany	38.4	60.4	72.1	94.5	35.0%
United Kingdom	40.3	42.3	32.6	45.4	4.1%
Ireland	19.0	20.1	24.2	29.2	15.4%
Poland	20.0	20.3	18.8	24.8	7.4%
Spain	5.4	5.8	10.2	17.6	48.3%
Others	59.8	72.5	86.4	117	25.1%
Total	640	705	821	1,024	17.0%

Top Export Markets for Paper Bag from Belgium in 2022:

Netherlands (219.3K tons)
France (123.3K tons)
Germany (33.6K tons)
United Kingdom (22.2K tons)
Ireland (13.0K tons)
Poland (9.8K tons)
Spain (7.8K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the paper bag market in Belgium. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 17211230 - Sacks and bags, with a base width . .40 cm, of paper, p aperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres
Prodcom 17211250 - Sacks and bags of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres (excluding those with a base width. .40 cm)
Prodcom 17211300 - Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
Prodcom 17211400 - Folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard
Prodcom 17211530 - Other packaging containers, including record sleeves, n.e.c.
Prodcom 17211550 - Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles of paper or paperboard of a kind used in offices, shops or the like

Country coverage:

Belgium

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Belgium
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023