Benelux: Book Cover Market 2025

Book Cover Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux book cover market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 9.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Cover Production in Benelux

In value terms, book cover production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Book Cover Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of blotting pads and book covers decreased by -14.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -30.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book cover exports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -30.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporter of blotting pads and book covers in Benelux, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising an 18% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blotting pads and book covers exports, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-8.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +37 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest book cover supplier in Benelux, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, book cover exports expanded at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.1%).

Book Cover Imports

Imports in Benelux

Book cover imports rose notably to X tons in 2022, picking up by 7.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book cover imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 177%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importer of blotting pads and book covers in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the blotting pads and book covers imports, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+38 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -32.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported blotting pads and book covers in Benelux, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled +21.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -18.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 49%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform