Benelux: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Benelux

After three years of decline, the Benelux market for coated printing and writing papers increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Benelux

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a mild downturn. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of coated printing and writing papers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) represented the largest exporter of coated printing and writing papers, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coated printing and writing papers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, coated printing and writing paper imports in Benelux dropped to X tons, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% 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, Belgium (X tons) represented the largest importer of coated printing and writing papers, constituting X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Luxembourg (X%).

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

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

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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