Benelux: Filter Paper Market 2024

Filter Paper Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux filter paper market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by 9.9%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Filter Paper Production in Benelux

In value terms, filter paper production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Filter Paper Exports

Exports in Benelux

Filter paper exports dropped modestly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -2.2% on the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, filter paper exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +55.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 5.7% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the filter paper and paperboard cut to shape exports, with a CAGR of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-8.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+9.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-9.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest filter paper supplier in Benelux, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, filter paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+12.4%).

Filter Paper Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas purchases of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape decreased by -19.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, filter paper imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape, namely Belgium and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +0.9%).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -0.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging by 27% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-1.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform