Germany - Sack Kraft Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingGerman Import of Sack Kraft Paper Decreases to $359M in 2023
Germany Sack Kraft Paper Imports
In 2023, overseas purchases of sack kraft paper decreased by -21.5% to 311K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 411K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, sack kraft paper imports contracted significantly to $359M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked at $464M in 2022, and then shrank notably in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Sack Kraft Paper in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Sweden | 147 | 185 | 151 | 162 | 187 | 221 | 178 | 153 | 186 | 256 | 211 |
| Czech Republic | 41.3 | 55.5 | 56.7 | 50.8 | 44.1 | 64.7 | 85.5 | 85.6 | 93.8 | 91.9 | 89.0 |
| Spain | 7.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.3 | 12.1 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 13.4 | 16.5 | 16.0 | 17.4 |
| Austria | 28.9 | 72.5 | 50.9 | 37.3 | 24.7 | 20.2 | 21.9 | 23.0 | 25.9 | 37.9 | 14.6 |
| Italy | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.4 | 12.9 | 16.4 | 16.0 | 8.8 |
| Russia | 9.6 | 8.9 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 11.1 | 6.4 | 5.1 | 6.6 | 16.0 | 0.1 |
| Others | 27.3 | 19.8 | 16.4 | 13.5 | 20.4 | 20.5 | 15.6 | 14.5 | 26.4 | 30.1 | 17.6 |
| Total | 263 | 354 | 293 | 284 | 307 | 359 | 330 | 307 | 371 | 464 | 359 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Sweden (182K tons) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Germany, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, sack kraft paper imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (77K tons), twofold. Spain (17K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden totaled +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+4.9% per year) and Spain (+7.9% per year).
In value terms, Sweden ($211M) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Germany, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($89M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.9% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden totaled +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+8.0% per year) and Spain (+8.7% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (253K tons) constituted the largest type of sack kraft paper supplied to Germany, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (58K tons), fourfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm imports amounted to +1.6%.
In value terms, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($286M) constituted the largest type of sack kraft paper supplied to Germany, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($73M), with a 20% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the sack kraft paper price amounted to $1,153 per ton (CIF, Germany), remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,169 per ton, and then shrank modestly in the following year.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($1,170 per ton) and Sweden ($1,159 per ton), while the price for Russia ($929 per ton) and Italy ($1,037 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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- Prodcom 17124120 - Uncoated, unbleached sack kraft paper (excluding for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
- Prodcom 17124140 - Uncoated sack kraft paper (excluding unbleached, for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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
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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
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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
