Benelux: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 110% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Benelux

In value terms, wood box and cable drum production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports in Benelux

Wood box and cable drum exports expanded rapidly to X units in 2022, surging by 10% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the major exporters of wood boxes, crates and cable drums in Benelux, together reaching approx. 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X units), committing a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood box and cable drum supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +15.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (-3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, wood box and cable drum imports in Benelux surged to X units, rising by 25% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importer of wood boxes, crates and cable drums in Benelux, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was near 88% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), committing a 12% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood boxes, crates and cable drums imports, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-10.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+37 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-37.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood boxes, crates and cable drums in Benelux, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, wood box and cable drum imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -30.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform