Germany: Stationery Market 2024

Stationery Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German stationery market increased by 0.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Stationery consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Stationery Production in Germany

In value terms, stationery production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Stationery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Stationery Exports

Exports from Germany

Stationery exports from Germany contracted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, stationery exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of stationery exports from Germany, with a combined 41% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for stationery exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +11.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Stationery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of articles of stationery increased by 5.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9.3%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stationery imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), China (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of stationery imports to Germany, with a combined 65% share of total imports. France, the United States, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest stationery suppliers to Germany, together comprising 57% of total imports. The United States, France, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +20.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average stationery import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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