Belgium: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Belgium

The Belgian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -13.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -29.0% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Belgium

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 819% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were exported from Belgium; shrinking by -3.3% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,641%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,445% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Belgium, with a combined 77% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Spain, Egypt, Ireland, the United States and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +209.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Belgium were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Egypt, Ireland and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 23%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +191.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Egypt (+11.7%), 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 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Belgium

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls into Belgium dropped to X tons in 2021, falling by -7.3% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 258%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Belgium, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+274.6% per year) and Sweden (+34.4% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Belgium, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+35.5% per year) and Germany (-7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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