Benelux: Market for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues 2024

Market Size for Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Benelux

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Benelux market for wood chips, particles and residues, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues in Benelux

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of wood chips, particles and residues, when their volume decreased by X% to X cubic meters. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the main exporting country with an export of around X cubic meters, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood chips, particles and residues exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2021. Luxembourg (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) and Luxembourg (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the largest wood chips, particles and residues supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per cubic meter in 2021, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while Luxembourg ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Wood Chips, Particles And Residues

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of wood chips, particles and residues decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood chips, particles and residues imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium was the major importer of wood chips, particles and residues in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2021. The Netherlands (X cubic meters) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Luxembourg (X%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood chips, particles and residues imports into Belgium stood at X%. The Netherlands (X%) and Luxembourg (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the Netherlands and Luxembourg increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood chips, particles and residues in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, wood chips, particles and residues imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while Belgium ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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