Benelux: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux nonwoven fabric market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in Benelux

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the third year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports totaled $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporter of nonwoven fabrics in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Belgium (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Luxembourg (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nonwoven fabric supplying countries in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Belgium ($X).

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, supplies from abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main importer of nonwoven fabrics, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 mixed trends 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 reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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