Benelux: Paper File Cover Market 2024

Paper File Cover Market Size in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux paper file cover market increased by 9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +94.7% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Paper File Cover Production in Benelux

In value terms, paper file cover production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 604%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the fourth year in a row, Benelux recorded decline in overseas shipments of paper binders, folders and file covers, which decreased by -14.7% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 11% 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key exporter of paper binders, folders and file covers, creating 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -6.8%).

In value terms, the largest paper file cover supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -9.1%, saw 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

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-0.3%).

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of paper binders, folders and file covers imported in Benelux declined to X tons, with a decrease of -7.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 5.9%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 14%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) dominates imports structure, together constituting 96% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of -4.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest paper file cover importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -3.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform