Benelux: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2024

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux sack kraft paper market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 30% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in Benelux

In value terms, sack kraft paper production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,209%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, exports of sack kraft paper in Benelux shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of -84.6% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,400%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 714%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporter of sack kraft paper, constituting 84% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 16% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sack kraft paper exports, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-23.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+73 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -73.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest sack kraft paper supplier in Benelux, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, sack kraft paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sack kraft paper export price increased by +79.5% against 2020 indices. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 the Netherlands (+0.1%).

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of sack kraft paper decreased by -32.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 31%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main importer of sack kraft paper, generating 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 26% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sack kraft paper imports, with a CAGR of -2.3% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+20 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -19.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sack kraft paper in Benelux, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 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 the Netherlands (+2.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform