From 2013 to 2023, the per capita value of the waste and scrap of paper and paperboard market in Belgium declined significantly, from $21.69 to $11.22 USD per capita. Notable year-on-year decreases include 18.04% in 2019, 17.72% in 2020, with a slight recovery of 13.54% in 2021. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at -6.11%, indicating a consistent downward trend.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing focus on recycling and sustainability could potentially reverse the declining trend.
Innovations in recycling technologies may offer new opportunities for market growth.
Regulatory changes and environmental policies in the EU and Belgium could impact market conditions.