Belgium: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian wood pulp market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Wood pulp consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Wood Pulp Production in Belgium

In value terms, wood pulp production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp were exported from Belgium; surging by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood pulp exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wood pulp export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Belgium

Wood pulp imports into Belgium surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, South Africa, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Brazil ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest wood pulp suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, South Africa, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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