Belgium: Recovered Paper Market 2025

Recovered Paper Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian recovered paper market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Recovered Paper Production in Belgium

In value terms, recovered paper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from Belgium

Recovered paper exports from Belgium contracted to X tons in 2022, waning by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of recovered paper exports from Belgium, together comprising 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for recovered paper exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 92% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +12.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, recovered paper export price increased by +72.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, overseas purchases of recovered paper increased by 2.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered paper imports to Belgium, together accounting for 85% of total imports. The UK and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +2.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest recovered paper suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 83% of total imports. The UK and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +3.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average recovered paper import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 38%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and Luxembourg ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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