Belgium: Newspaper Market 2024

Newspaper Market Size in Belgium

After two years of growth, the Belgian newspaper market decreased by -5.1% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable curtailment. Newspaper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newspaper Production in Belgium

In value terms, newspaper production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 3.6%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newspaper Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of newspapers, journals and periodicals exported from Belgium shrank to X units, reducing by -11.1% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 0.8% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of newspaper exports from Belgium, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -8.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for newspaper exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 93% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -14.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average newspaper export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -13.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 25%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Newspaper Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, approx. X units of newspapers, journals and periodicals were imported into Belgium; falling by -41.3% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newspaper imports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and Romania (X units) were the main suppliers of newspaper imports to Belgium, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, Lithuania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +163.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of newspapers, journals and periodicals to Belgium, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to -12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-20.2% per year) and Germany (-11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newspaper import price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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