Self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The Belgian market for self-adhesive paper and paperboard began the period at 60 511 tons in 2018. The growth of the Belgian wallpaper brand Arte, with its international expansion that year, supported demand for decorative paper products. By 2021, production of paper and board in Cepi countries including Belgium had recovered by 5.8% from pandemic lows, improving raw material availability for self-adhesive paper.

Market volume rose to 63 120 tons in 2022. In 2023, it fell to 59 926 tons, influenced by local regulations that penalize unauthorized sticker posting in public spaces, which reduced demand. Concurrent investments in smart machinery and biodegradable materials enhanced product sustainability. In 2024, Belgian suppliers launched new ranges of self-adhesive papers and labels with materials like PVC and vegan adhesive films, responding to demands for customization and ecology.

Production self-adhesive paper and paperboard in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, Belgium's output of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets was valued at 205.4 million US dollars, representing a 15.4% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Belgium produced 48,796 tonnes of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets, marking a 32.2% increase over the past year.

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

Exports self-adhesive paper and paperboard from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

Belgium's cross-border shipments of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 8,528 tonnes, showing a controlled decrease of 5.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.4%.

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

The analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Turkey accounted for 23.9% of exports in kind, India for 11.8%, and France for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 43.6% of total flows, while a significant 56.4% went to other partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Belgium's exports of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium exported 42.933 million US dollars worth of these goods, down by 8.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 29.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 64.618 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 27.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 6.0%.

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

The partner structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. France accounted for 13.3% of exports in value terms, the Netherlands for 12.7%, and Italy for 11.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 37.6% of total flows, with no single country exceeding a dominant share.

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

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

Imports self-adhesive paper and paperboard to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Belgium's cross-border shipments of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets declined. In 2020, Belgium imported 22,202 tonnes, which is 23.9% less than in 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 29,194 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 28.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Luxembourg, Germany, and Finland formed the core of imports in kind. Luxembourg accounted for 27.1% of imports in kind, Germany for 14.8%, and Finland for 9.2%. Together, these three countries took 51.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Belgium's cross-border shipments of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Belgium imported 80.736 million US dollars worth of these goods, down by 2.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 86.140 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 20.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands continued to head the list of suppliers of self-adhesive paper and paperboard in rolls or sheets to Belgium. Luxembourg accounted for 22.4% of imports in value terms, Germany for 20.2%, and the Netherlands for 9.9%. Jointly, these three countries took 52.4% of total imports in value terms.

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

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