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View PricingGermany's Wrapping Papers Exports Drop 21% to $1.3B in 2023
Germany Wrapping Papers Exports
In 2023, exports of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from Germany reduced notably to 907K tons, which is down by -20.6% against 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 2M tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, wrapping papers exports dropped markedly to $1.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked at $2.6B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Wrapping Papers in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Poland | 45.9 | 48.4 | 65.8 | 82.4 | 125 | 155 | 162 | 198 | 248 | 229 | 157 |
Netherlands | 77.3 | 82.6 | 79.1 | 84.4 | 96.1 | 113 | 99.3 | 99.7 | 144 | 196 | 153 |
Austria | 68.5 | 72.7 | 63.6 | 69.1 | 109 | 119 | 99.9 | 97.4 | 124 | 129 | 112 |
France | 52.0 | 54.3 | 43.8 | 48.8 | 58.8 | 69.4 | 71.1 | 63.4 | 79.2 | 101 | 92.8 |
United Kingdom | 32.9 | 33.2 | 30.7 | 30.7 | 53.0 | 60.6 | 53.8 | 63.4 | 41.3 | 64.4 | 61.5 |
Mexico | 0.2 | 3.8 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 12.1 | 34.7 | 34.6 | 39.3 | 42.5 | 70.3 | 59.5 |
Italy | 51.4 | 52.0 | 51.2 | 47.9 | 67.1 | 82.6 | 74.7 | 68.9 | 97.0 | 92.5 | 59.2 |
Belgium | 29.3 | 36.0 | 32.8 | 34.4 | 51.7 | 56.1 | 53.7 | 45.9 | 52.8 | 64.2 | 47.8 |
Others | 798 | 942 | 883 | 937 | 1,420 | 1,875 | 1,756 | 547 | 677 | 763 | 602 |
Total | 1,156 | 1,325 | 1,258 | 1,340 | 1,992 | 2,566 | 2,404 | 1,223 | 1,505 | 1,710 | 1,345 |
Exports by Country
the Netherlands (143K tons), Poland (114K tons) and Austria (77K tons) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Germany, together comprising 37% of total exports. France, Mexico, Belgium, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +77.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Poland ($157M), the Netherlands ($153M) and Austria ($112M) were the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 31% share of total exports. France, the UK, Mexico, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +75.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 (368K tons) was the largest type of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard exported from Germany, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 exceeded the volume of the second product type, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (168K tons), twofold. Kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 (120K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 exports totaled -1.3%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (+39.0% per year) and kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 (+4.5% per year).
In value terms, paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 ($424M), kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 ($308M) and unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($210M) were the most exported types of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from Germany worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports.
Among the main product categories, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm , with a CAGR of +40.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the wrapping papers price stood at $1,483 per ton (FOB, Germany), approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,496 per ton, leveling off in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,057 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($1,071 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wrapping papers 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:
- FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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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
- 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
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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- 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