Belgium: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Belgium

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Algeria, Poland, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for 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 Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, growing 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.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Belgium

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Finland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Sweden, Austria, Italy and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint 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 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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