Germany - Flat Pallets And Pallet Collars Of Wood - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingGermany Sees a Decline in Wood Flat Pallet Imports, Falling to $322M in 2024
Germany Flat Pallet Imports
In 2024, purchases abroad of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood decreased by -41.4% to 33M units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 222% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 85M units in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, wood flat pallet imports fell dramatically to $322M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $1B in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Flat Pallet in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Poland | 167 | 158 | 149 | 160 | 191 | 166 | 158 | 318 | 412 | 227 | 98.8 |
| Czech Republic | 102 | 83.5 | 85.4 | 93.3 | 108 | 98.8 | 85.3 | 151 | 173 | 114 | 58.1 |
| Netherlands | 45.3 | 37.7 | 45.1 | 48.8 | 53.3 | 51.5 | 51.1 | 73.3 | 83.8 | 63.9 | 32.1 |
| Ukraine | 9.0 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 15.4 | 10.8 | 8.2 | 22.1 | 45.4 | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| Latvia | 28.1 | 22.8 | 22.1 | 28.4 | 26.4 | 21.3 | 19.7 | 39.8 | 48.7 | 27.3 | 12.9 |
| Austria | 10.8 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 10.8 | 12.1 | 13.5 | 16.1 | 29.4 | 36.3 | 22.3 | 11.7 |
| Belgium | 10.0 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 10.4 | 12.4 | 13.0 | 11.5 | 16.4 | 17.3 | 15.2 | 10.6 |
| Lithuania | 22.3 | 18.0 | 18.1 | 18.0 | 19.9 | 16.8 | 15.2 | 33.9 | 35.4 | 19.6 | 7.7 |
| Belarus | 13.7 | 14.9 | 16.1 | 21.1 | 26.8 | 22.8 | 21.7 | 35.3 | 14.8 | N/A | N/A |
| Others | 68.6 | 60.1 | 66.6 | 69.3 | 75.3 | 65.8 | 59.9 | 110 | 134 | 92.8 | 76.4 |
| Total | 476 | 420 | 431 | 470 | 541 | 481 | 446 | 829 | 1,000 | 599 | 322 |
Imports by Country
In 2024, Poland (11M units) constituted the largest supplier of wood flat pallet to Germany, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, wood flat pallet imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (5.3M units), twofold. Ukraine (2.1M units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.5% share.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+1.9% per year) and Ukraine (+15.3% per year).
In value terms, Poland ($99M), the Czech Republic ($58M) and the Netherlands ($32M) appeared to be the largest wood flat pallet suppliers to Germany, with a combined 59% share of total imports. Ukraine, Latvia, Austria, Belgium, Lithuania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +4.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2024, the flat pallet price amounted to $9.9 per unit (CIF, Germany), dropping by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $24 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($21 per unit), while the price for Ukraine ($6.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wood flat pallet market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16241133 - Flat pallets and pallet collars of wood
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- Per Capita consumption
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- Key market players and their profiles
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
