Benelux: Paper And Paperboard Market 2024

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux paper and paperboard market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Benelux

In value terms, paper and paperboard production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 164%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) were exported in Benelux; which is down by -11.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 48%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) in Benelux, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a 26% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exports, with a CAGR of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-27.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+66 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-65.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest paper and paperboard supplier in Benelux, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, paper and paperboard exports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 130%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+17.0%).

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports in Benelux

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) decreased by -22% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 67%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importer of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) in Benelux, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 76% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a 24% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) imports, with a CAGR of -6.6% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+8.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -8.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

Belgium, with a CAGR of -1.4%, saw 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

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper and paperboard import price decreased by -22.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+10.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform