Benelux: Book And Brochure Market 2024

Book And Brochure Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux book and brochure market decreased by -19.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Book And Brochure Production in Benelux

In value terms, book and brochure production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 127%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Book And Brochure Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of books, brochures and similar printed matter decreased by -33.8% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, book and brochure exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of books, brochures and similar printed matter, namely Belgium and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +0.8%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest book and brochure supplier in Benelux, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, book and brochure exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 19% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, book and brochure export price increased by +27.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.4%).

Book And Brochure Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X units of books, brochures and similar printed matter were imported in Benelux; reducing by -30% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book and brochure imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units) and Belgium (X units) prevails in imports structure, together achieving 97% of total imports. Luxembourg (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -2.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest book and brochure importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +0.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform