Belgium: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2025

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian loose-leaf binder metal fitting market increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Loose-leaf binder metal fitting consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Belgium

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 13%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files decreased by -31.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Belgium, with a combined 44% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +31.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) constituted the largest markets for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exported from Belgium worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports. Mexico, France, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, Bolivia, Singapore and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bolivia, with a CAGR of +22.5%, 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 loose-leaf binder metal fitting export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Mexico (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports into Belgium

Loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports into Belgium shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, falling by -29.5% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest loose-leaf binder metal fitting supplier to Belgium, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-13.1% per year) and China (-18.2% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files to Belgium, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at -6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-17.7% per year) and France (-12.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average loose-leaf binder metal fitting import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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