Benelux: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Benelux

The Benelux paper industry finishing agents market contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in Benelux

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in Benelux

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper industry finishing agents exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

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 ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of finishing agents used in the paper industry were imported in Benelux; with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports amounted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), making up an X% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the finishing agents used in the paper industry imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest paper industry finishing agents importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform