
Belgium - Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Belgium: Wood Pulp Market 2022
Wood Pulp Market Size in Belgium
The Belgian wood pulp market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Wood Pulp Production in Belgium
In value terms, wood pulp production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.
Wood Pulp Exports
Exports from Belgium
In 2021, the amount of wood pulp exported from Belgium expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, wood pulp exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, China, Sweden and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood pulp exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Sweden, China and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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
The average wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, wood pulp export price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Wood Pulp Imports
Imports into Belgium
In 2021, the amount of wood pulp imported into Belgium declined to X tons, shrinking by -X% on the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Brazil, Finland, Austria and South Africa, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Austria (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest wood pulp suppliers to Belgium were the United States ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, South Africa, Austria and Brazil, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Austria, 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 wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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