Key Market Indicators
Belgian pulp import is projected to drop by 500,000 metric tons to 816,000 metric tons by 2026, from a 2021 total of 841,000 metric tons. Since 2005, Belgian demand has decreased by 1.5% each year. In 2021, Belgium ranked 15th, with Mexico coming in ahead at 840,970 metric tons. The United States, Germany, and Italy rounded out the top four. Belgian pulp export is projected to decrease by 93,600 metric tons to 477,500 metric tons by 2026, from a 2021 total of 571,100 metric tons. Since 2005, Belgian supply has decreased by 6% each year. In 2021, Belgium ranked 15th, with Singapore coming in ahead at 571,100 metric tons. Canada, the United States, and Chile rounded out the top four.