Belgium: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian paper bag market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Paper Bag Production in Belgium

In value terms, paper bag production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Paper bag production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of paper bag exports from Belgium, with a combined 83% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Ireland and Poland, which together accounted for a further 8.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper bag exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 79% of total exports. The UK, Ireland and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.2%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +16.7%, saw 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 2021, the average paper bag export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 6.9%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 France (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Belgium

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of sacks and bags of paper decreased by -4.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +64.2% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, paper bag imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to Belgium, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Poland, Italy, Turkey, China and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest paper bag suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for 66% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Poland, Italy, Turkey and the UK, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +23.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 paper bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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