Belgium: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Belgium

The Belgian market for coated printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Belgium

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Belgium

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg 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 Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average export price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, coated printing and writing paper export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Luxembourg ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were 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 Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Belgium were Finland ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, France and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for coated printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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

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