Benelux: Book Cover Market 2024

Book Cover Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux book cover market rose markedly to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed modest growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Production in Benelux

In value terms, book cover production dropped modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, approx. X tons of blotting pads and book covers were exported in Benelux; waning by X% on the year before. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover exports contracted to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a slight increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporter of blotting pads and book covers in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blotting pads and book covers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest book cover supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, book cover exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Book Cover Imports

Imports in Benelux

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of blotting pads and book covers decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blotting pads and book covers imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Belgium (X%) and Luxembourg (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Luxembourg and Belgium saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blotting pads and book covers in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, book cover imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform