Key Market Indicators
Belgian paper sales are projected to decline to approximately €4,460 million by 2028, down from €4,630 million in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.6%. Despite this downturn, the Belgian market had shown growth of 0.7% annually since 2010. In 2023, Belgium ranked 12th in paper sales, with Portugal surpassing it at €4,630 million. Leading the rankings were Italy, Finland, and France, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
