Belgium: Newsprint Market 2025

Newsprint Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian newsprint market was finally on the rise to reach $X after seven years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decline. Newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Belgium

In value terms, newsprint production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Newsprint production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of newsprint exported from Belgium dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -8.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Belgium, with a combined 53% share of total exports. France, Italy, Spain, India, Poland and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

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 +184.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for newsprint exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. France, Italy, Poland, Spain, India and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +181.8%, 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

The average newsprint export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 61% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint export price increased by +68.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, the amount of newsprint imported into Belgium reduced sharply to X tons, waning by -60.6% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Belgium, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest newsprint suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +1.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average newsprint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 52% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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