Belgium: Paper Label Market 2025

Paper Label Market Size in Belgium

For the sixth consecutive year, the Belgian paper label market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 14% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +66.0% against 2015 indices. Paper label consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Paper Label Production in Belgium

In value terms, paper label production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11%. Paper label production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Paper Label Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of labels of paper or paperboard were exported from Belgium; with an increase of 71% compared with the previous year. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper label exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for paper label exports from Belgium, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, paper label exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +20.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+9.4% per year) and Italy (+51.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for paper label exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +15.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 paper label export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -31.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the 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 UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($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 the UK (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Label Imports

Imports into Belgium

Paper label imports into Belgium contracted to X tons in 2021, which is down by -9% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, paper label imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper label imports to Belgium, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland and the UK, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +33.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper label suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 60% share of total imports. The UK, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +11.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper label import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 UK (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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