Germany: Fiberboard Market 2024

Fiberboard Market Size in Germany

For the seventh consecutive year, the German fiberboard market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 3.1% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fiberboard consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Fiberboard Production in Germany

In value terms, fiberboard production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.4%. Fiberboard production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from Germany

Fiberboard exports from Germany contracted significantly to X cubic meters in 2022, dropping by -16.3% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X cubic meters), the Netherlands (X cubic meters) and the United States (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fiberboard exports from Germany, with a combined 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fiberboard exported from Germany were France ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 32% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 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 the United States ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials, when their volume decreased by -27.6% to X cubic meters. Overall, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, fiberboard imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.7% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of fiberboard to Germany, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X cubic meters), fourfold. France (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +10.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-5.1% per year) and France (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials to Germany, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-2.9% per year) and Switzerland (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fiberboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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