Belgium: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth 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 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Belgium

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were exported from Belgium; with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Ireland, Luxembourg, the United States and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Luxembourg, Ireland, the United States and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls into Belgium fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Belgium were Finland ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Canada, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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