Belgium: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Belgium

The Belgian market for household and sanitary articles of paper skyrocketed to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in Belgium

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports from Belgium

In 2023, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were exported from Belgium; with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of household and sanitary articles of paper from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. The UK, Luxembourg, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household and sanitary articles of paper exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Luxembourg, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Thailand, 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

In 2023, the average export price for household and sanitary articles of paper amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, 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 Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports into Belgium

In 2023, approx. X tons of household and sanitary articles of paper were imported into Belgium; standing approx. at the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of household and sanitary articles of paper to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Thailand and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest household and sanitary articles of paper suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Thailand and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform