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Envelopes market in Belgium

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for envelopes in Belgium fell sharply from 13 003 tons in 2018 to 7 850 tons in 2019, a drop of nearly 40%. It then recovered partially to 8 965 tons in 2020, remaining below the 2018 level. In value terms, the market declined from 28 420 thousand US dollars in 2018 to 18 381 thousand in 2019, then rose to 20 958 thousand in 2020.

Imports of envelopes dropped from 11 406 tons in 2018 to 6 054 tons in 2019, before rising to 8 022 tons in 2020. After 2020, imports fluctuated, reaching 7 277 tons in 2021, 7 307 in 2022, falling to 6 098 in 2023, and jumping to 8 561 tons in 2024. Exports also declined from 5 972 tons in 2018 to 5 125 in 2019 and 3 288 in 2020, then continued to decrease to 2 114 tons in 2021 before gradually increasing to 2 498 tons in 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Belgium
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belgium by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production envelopes in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Belgium's envelope production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 12 372 thousand US dollars, representing an abrupt decrease of 29.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production fell by 38.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(13.2%)	(29.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Belgium's envelope production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 4 231 tonnes of envelopes were produced, indicating a sharp drop of 38.9% from a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 44.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 17.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(8.6%)	(38.9%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports envelopes from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's envelope exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 3 288 tonnes of envelopes, which is 35.8% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 53.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -22.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.3%)	(14.2%)	(35.8%)	(22.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for Belgium's envelope exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 39.9% of exports, France for 15.1%, and the United Kingdom for 13.1%. Together, these three countries represented 68.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's envelope exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 10 280 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp drop of 30.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 45.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(19.7%)	(30.1%)	(18.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Belgium's envelope exports in value terms. The Netherlands held a 41.6% share, France 16.4%, and the United Kingdom 10.6%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 68.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports envelopes to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 6 054 tonnes and peaked in 2018 at 11 406 tonnes, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Belgium imported 8 022 tonnes of envelopes, marking a significant increase of 32.5% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 46.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 37.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.2%	(46.9%)	32.5%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany were the key partners for Belgium's envelope imports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 26.1% of imports, France for 22.6%, and Germany for 16.4%. Together, these three countries made up 65.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's envelope imports totalled 18 866 thousand US dollars, marking a strong increase of 20.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 20.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 15 656 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 26 657 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 41.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	(41.3%)	20.5%	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and Germany led the ranking of suppliers for Belgium's envelope imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 42.0% of imports, France for 20.7%, and Germany for 14.5%. Their combined share reached 77.1% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io