Benelux: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2025

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux paper sack and bag market increased by 9.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +14.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Benelux

In value terms, paper sack and bag production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 56% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper sacks and bags increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +1.8%).

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

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 (+3.0%).

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports in Benelux

Paper sack and bag imports soared to X tons in 2021, picking up by 21% against 2020. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +91.5% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) dominates imports structure, together constituting 98% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +8.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 99.9% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +7.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform