Belgium: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2024

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Belgium

For the third year in a row, the Belgian paper dishes and cups market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 6.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a buoyant expansion. Paper dishes and cups consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Belgium

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups decreased by -4.7% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +76.8% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from Belgium, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Luxembourg (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.3% per year) and Luxembourg (+23.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exports from Belgium, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper dishes and cups export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -17.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 13%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, 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 Germany (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were imported into Belgium; with an increase of 31% against 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper dishes and cups to Belgium, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +23.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.8% per year) and Germany (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to Belgium, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.1% per year) and Germany (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper dishes and cups import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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