Belgium: Market for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers 2025

Market Size for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian jute and jute-like fibers market increased by 5.9% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a perceptible increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in Belgium

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Jute and jute-like fibers production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In 2022, the average yield of jute and jute-like fibers in Belgium totaled less than X kg per ha, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of jute and jute-like fibers production in Belgium totaled less than X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of jute and jute-like fibers decreased by -10.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -11.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 23%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of jute and jute-like fibers exports from Belgium, with a combined 63% share of total exports. The UK, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +145.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for jute and jute-like fibers exports from Belgium, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-2.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+25.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average jute and jute-like fibers export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Spain (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, jute and jute-like fibers imports into Belgium contracted markedly to X tons, which is down by -62.2% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of jute and jute-like fibers to Belgium, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, jute and jute-like fibers imports from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bangladesh amounted to -13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-11.2% per year) and Ukraine (+94.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest jute and jute-like fibers suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Germany and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.5%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +126.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average jute and jute-like fibers import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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