Germany: Market for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders 2025

Market Size for Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Germany

After four years of decline, the German market for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders increased by 8.2% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders in Germany

In value terms, production of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 8.3%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Exports from Germany

For the fourth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders, which increased by 0.2% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders from Germany, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Denmark, Austria, Italy, the UK, Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +27.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 41% of total exports. Austria, Denmark, the UK, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +28.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Boards, Blocks And Similar Articles Of Vegetable Fibre, Agglomerated With Mineral Binders

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders into Germany rose rapidly to X tons, surging by 13% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders to Germany, together accounting for 62% of total imports. Russia, Denmark, Poland, Switzerland and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +162.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. Denmark, the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +145.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for boards, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, agglomerated with mineral binders stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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