Belgium: Paperboard Case Material Market 2024

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian paperboard case material market increased by 32% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +193.1% against 2020 indices. Paperboard case material consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Belgium

In value terms, paperboard case material production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +2.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 87%. Paperboard case material production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of paperboard case materials decreased by -61.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 219%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Belgium, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+1.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for paperboard case materials exports from Belgium, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+6.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material export price increased by +69.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Nigeria ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Egypt ($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 Ireland (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Belgium

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of paperboard case materials decreased by -34.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of paperboard case material imports to Belgium, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +5.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest paperboard case material suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +9.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 paperboard case material import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Sweden ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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