Belgium: Total Fibre Furnish Market 2020

Total Fibre Furnish Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the total fibre furnish market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, total fibre furnish consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the total fibre furnish market reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of the total fibre furnish market remained at a lower figure.

Total Fibre Furnish Production in Belgium

In value terms, total fibre furnish production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, total fibre furnish production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, total fibre furnish production attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, total fibre furnish production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Total Fibre Furnish Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, the amount of total fibre furnish exported from Belgium stood at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, total fibre furnish exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, total fibre furnish exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, total fibre furnish exports continue to indicate a deep drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of total fibre furnish exports from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for total fibre furnish exported from Belgium were the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Finland, Chile, Sweden, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, the UK and France, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average total fibre furnish export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total fibre furnish export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for total fibre furnish attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Total Fibre Furnish Imports

Imports into Belgium

Total fibre furnish imports into Belgium amounted to X tons in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, total fibre furnish imports continue to indicate a temperate decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, total fibre furnish imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, total fibre furnish imports continue to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of total fibre furnish to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, total fibre furnish imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The U.S. (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of total fibre furnish to Belgium, comprising X% of total total fibre furnish imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average total fibre furnish import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total fibre furnish import price continues to indicate a moderate slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for total fibre furnish reached their peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform