Benelux: Other Papers Packaging Market 2024

Other Papers Packaging Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux other papers packaging market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Other Papers Packaging Production in Benelux

In value terms, other papers packaging production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Other Papers Packaging Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of other papers packaging, when their volume decreased by -33.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, other papers packaging exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 103%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of other papers packaging, namely the Netherlands and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.2%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +6.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 (+2.4%).

Other Papers Packaging Imports

Imports in Benelux

Other papers packaging imports reduced to X tons in 2022, declining by -13.4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 42%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other papers packaging imports declined to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +10.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 59%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key importer of other papers packaging, committing 84% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a 13% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the other papers packaging imports, with a CAGR of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022. Luxembourg (-6.8%) and Belgium (-7.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +22 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported other papers packaging in Benelux, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, other papers packaging imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-5.0% per year) and Luxembourg (-4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, other papers packaging import price increased by +14.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($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 (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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