Benelux: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux non-corrugated paper box market declined to $X in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Benelux

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports stood at $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporter of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, non-corrugated paper box exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, overseas purchases of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports declined to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the largest importer of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2023, the share of the Netherlands increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the largest non-corrugated paper box importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform