Belgium: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian market for coated printing and writing papers decreased by -58.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Belgium

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 7.8% against the previous year. Coated printing and writing paper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of coated printing and writing paper exports from Belgium, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, Egypt, Luxembourg, Spain, Austria, Italy and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +40.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for coated printing and writing paper exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising 58% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, Egypt, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Austria and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of +40.4%, 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 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Mexico (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, purchases abroad of coated printing and writing papers increased by 4.7% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 88%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Belgium, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Belgium were Finland ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, France and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +19.6%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 7.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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