Belgium: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian playing cards market reduced notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -61.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw measured growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Playing Cards Production in Belgium

In value terms, playing cards production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 -6.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports from Belgium

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of playing cards decreased by -41.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 82%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, playing cards exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for playing cards exports from Belgium, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, playing cards exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-4.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+20.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for playing cards exports from Belgium, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +9.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.3% per year) and the United States (+20.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average playing cards export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 France (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Playing Cards Imports

Imports into Belgium

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of playing cards decreased by -75% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 258%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, playing cards imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 283% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of playing cards imports to Belgium, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Poland, France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest playing cards suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Germany, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +32.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 playing cards import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 66% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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