
Germany - Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingPrice of Wood Boxes and Cable Drums Increases by 20% in Germany to $15.3 per Unit
Germany Wood Box and Cable Drum Import Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the wood box and cable drum price stood at $15.3 per unit (CIF, Germany), with an increase of 20% against the previous month. Over the period from May 2022 to May 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 35% month-to-month. The import price peaked in May 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($20.8 per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic ($11.0 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Import Price of Wood Box and Cable Drum in Germany (USD per unit) | ||||||||||||
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May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
Austria | 17.5 | 14.5 | 15.8 | 15.9 | 18.4 | 16.7 | 16.9 | 17.8 | 16.5 | 13.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 20.8 |
Luxembourg | 13.1 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 14.1 | 16.2 | 19.6 | 18.5 | 30.1 | 26.8 | 19.5 | 17.2 | 19.4 | 20.0 |
Slovakia | 17.2 | 17.5 | 15.0 | 3.4 | 16.1 | 18.9 | 18.4 | 25.5 | 20.1 | 12.1 | 20.2 | 14.6 | 15.7 |
Finland | 8.1 | N/A | 8.1 | 6.4 | 8.1 | 6.2 | 92.6 | 165 | 6.4 | 12.7 | 69.5 | 12.4 | 14.9 |
Netherlands | 14.6 | 18.9 | 12.7 | 20.1 | 17.0 | 14.0 | 13.3 | 19.0 | 13.5 | 15.3 | 13.1 | 15.4 | 14.1 |
Poland | 10.7 | 9.6 | 11.3 | 9.3 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 4.8 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 12.0 | 10.4 | 13.2 |
Czech Republic | 10.1 | 9.2 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 12.1 | 13.2 | 13.6 | 11.0 | 11.3 | 11.0 |
Average | 12.5 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 10.5 | 12.7 | 11.1 | 12.4 | 10.5 | 14.1 | 13.0 | 14.5 | 12.7 | 15.3 |
Germany Wood Box and Cable Drum Imports
In May 2023, approximately 1M units of wood boxes, crates and cable drums were imported into Germany; almost unchanged from April 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when imports increased by 24% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 1.6M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to May 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports soared to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 18M units in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to May 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
Germany Wood Box and Cable Drum Imports by Country
the Czech Republic (334K units), Poland (329K units) and Austria (69K units) were the main suppliers of wood box and cable drum imports to Germany, with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, China, Serbia, Sweden, Luxembourg, Slovakia and Finland, which together accounted for a further 17%.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the biggest increases were in China (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest wood box and cable drum suppliers to Germany were Poland ($4.3M), the Czech Republic ($3.7M) and China ($1.6M), together comprising 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, the Netherlands, Serbia, Sweden, Luxembourg, Slovakia and Finland, which together accounted for a further 20%.
Serbia, with a CAGR of +13.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wood box and cable drum 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 16241320 - Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood (excluding cable drums)
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- 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
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED 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