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

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

In 2022, the Belgian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate buoyant growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with a decrease of X%. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Belgium contracted rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Lebanon and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 under X g/m stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Turkey (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 under 40 g/m²

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m were imported into Belgium; jumping by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 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

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Belgium, together comprising X% of total imports. Sweden, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy and the UK 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 the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports 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 under X g/m suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($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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