Benelux: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux non-corrugated paper box market increased by 3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Benelux

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Benelux was estimated at X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 66% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +2.0%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier in Benelux, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, non-corrugated paper box exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 9.4%. 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 (+1.0%).

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports declined to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 60% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +4.1%).

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

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +2.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 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 (-1.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform