Benelux: Paperboard Case Material Market 2024

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux paperboard case material market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Benelux

In value terms, paperboard case material production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of paperboard case materials, when their volume decreased by -31.8% to X tons. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), constituting a 20% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paperboard case materials exports, with a CAGR of +13.8% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-8.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +50 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest paperboard case material supplier in Benelux, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at +17.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paperboard case material export price increased by +70.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 44%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.5%).

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of paperboard case materials, when their volume decreased by -23.7% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +42.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) was the main importer of paperboard case materials in Benelux, achieving 99.9% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +3.5%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 37%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, 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 Belgium (+3.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform