Benelux: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Benelux

For the third year in a row, the Benelux paper tablecloths market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -20.9% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a abrupt descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Benelux

In value terms, paper tablecloths production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 6%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of paper tablecloths and serviettes were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a mild decline. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of paper tablecloths and serviettes in Benelux, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating an 11% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the paper tablecloths and serviettes exports, with a CAGR of +10.4% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+21 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -20.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest paper tablecloths supplier in Benelux, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, paper tablecloths exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -42.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.9%).

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper tablecloths and serviettes were imported in Benelux; growing by 6.2% against 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 11%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating 97% of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -0.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

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

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +3.1%, 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform