Belgium: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Belgium

The Belgian paper pulp moulded articles market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -14.7% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -26.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Belgium

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -6.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, overseas shipments of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp increased by 35% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 131%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 254% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from Belgium, together comprising 74% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, Romania, Sweden, Israel and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +159.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Belgium were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. The UK, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Romania, Luxembourg, Israel and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +135.7%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -22.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 53%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($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 Luxembourg (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp, when their volume decreased by -1% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Belgium, together accounting for 57% of total imports. Sweden, Spain, Poland, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +35.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Belgium were Denmark ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. Sweden, China, Germany, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +18.4%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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