Benelux: Paper Moulding Machine Market 2025

Paper Moulding Machine Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux paper moulding machine market increased by 41% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Moulding Machine Production in Benelux

In value terms, paper moulding machine production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 when the production volume increased by 30%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Moulding Machine Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard increased by 38% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +173.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 75% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper moulding machine exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), achieving a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper moulding machine exports from the Netherlands stood at +3.1%. At the same time, Belgium (+25.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +25.2% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by +5.9 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest paper moulding machine supplier in Benelux, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands amounted to +4.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -32.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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 unit), while Belgium stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.2%).

Paper Moulding Machine Imports

Imports in Benelux

For the third consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in purchases abroad of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard, which increased by 77% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a notable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper moulding machine imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands dominates imports structure, finishing at X units, which was near 90% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), committing a 9.6% share of total imports.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (+21.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +21.0% from 2012-2022. Belgium (+7.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -8.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard in Benelux, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +2.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform