Benelux: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Benelux fibreboard market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in Benelux

In value terms, fibreboard production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of fibreboard in Benelux contracted to X cubic meters, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports shrank to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters) and Belgium (X cubic meters) dominates exports structure, together mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X cubic meters), mixing up an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fibreboard Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, fibreboard imports in Benelux contracted to X cubic meters, reducing by X% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports declined slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X cubic meters) was the key importer of fibreboard, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X cubic meters), making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

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

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the Netherlands totaled $X per cubic meter.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform