Price for Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium
4. Exports of Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium

Price for Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for bamboo used primarily for plaitings stood at $1,210 per ton in June 2023, increasing by 168% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $1,618 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($1,403 per ton), while the price for China stood at $796 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.8%).

Price for Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for bamboo used primarily for plaitings amounted to $1,725 per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bamboo used primarily for plaiting export price increased by +81.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,181 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($2,019 per ton) and Germany ($1,829 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($1,422 per ton) and France ($1,648 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium

In 2022, the amount of bamboo used primarily for plaitings imported into Belgium amounted to 2K tons, picking up by 8.7% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +22.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +85.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, bamboo used primarily for plaiting imports reached $2.8M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting to Belgium in 2022:

1. Netherlands (1189.6 tons)
2. China (641.6 tons)
3. France (55.1 tons)
4. Indonesia (43.9 tons)

Exports of Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting in Belgium

In 2022, approx. 863 tons of bamboo used primarily for plaitings were exported from Belgium; picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 80%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bamboo used primarily for plaiting exports rose markedly to $1.5M in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Bamboo Used Primarily for Plaiting from Belgium in 2022:

1. France (623.3 tons)
2. Germany (181.9 tons)
3. United Kingdom (29.5 tons)
4. Netherlands (14.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform