Belgium: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Belgium

For the third year in a row, the Belgian corrugated paper box market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Belgium

In value terms, corrugated paper box production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper box exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for corrugated paper box exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland and Turkey 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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