Belgium: Graphic Papers Market 2025

Graphic Papers Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian graphic papers market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in Belgium

In value terms, graphic papers production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of graphic papers, when their volume decreased by -34.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 42%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of graphic papers exports from Belgium, with a combined 54% share of total exports. France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Austria, South Africa, Switzerland and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic papers exported from Belgium were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, South Africa and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +10.8%, saw 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 2022, the average graphic papers export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, graphic papers export price increased by +51.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 India (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic papers decreased by -61.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 71%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Belgium, together comprising 49% of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +8.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest graphic papers suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 46% share of total imports. Finland, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +12.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 45% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($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 (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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