Germany: Market for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files 2025

Market Size for Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files in Germany

The German loose-leaf binder metal fitting market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -15.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Exports from Germany

Loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Germany contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, declining by -35.6% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 74%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports from Germany, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, loose-leaf binder metal fitting exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Switzerland (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at -10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-3.2% per year) and Switzerland (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files exports from Germany, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland totaled -10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-6.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (-8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average loose-leaf binder metal fitting export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the Czech Republic (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Base Metal Fittings For Loose-Leaf Binders Or Files

Imports into Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in purchases abroad of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, which decreased by -23% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 8.2%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of loose-leaf binder metal fitting imports to Germany, with a combined 83% share of total imports. Austria, India, the Netherlands and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of -4.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files to Germany, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovenia amounted to -8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-6.0% per year) and Italy (-16.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average loose-leaf binder metal fitting import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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