Benelux: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -65.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 463% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 492%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 84% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a 16% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports, with a CAGR of -14.8% from 2012 to 2021. The Netherlands (-15.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+1.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -1.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

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

Belgium, with a CAGR of -7.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -39.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 116%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.4%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -3.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 71% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 25% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imports into the Netherlands stood at -11.5%. At the same time, Luxembourg (+40.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Luxembourg emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +40.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belgium (-9.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Luxembourg and Belgium increased by +4.2 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in Benelux, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled -5.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (-5.2% per year) and Luxembourg (+44.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 72% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform