Germany: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Germany

For the seventh year in a row, the German fibreboard market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Fibreboard consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fibreboard Production in Germany

In value terms, fibreboard production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X cubic meters of fibreboard were exported from Germany; falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fibreboard exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% 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 fibreboard exports from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

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

The United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average fibreboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Germany, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

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

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 Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the price for France ($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 Switzerland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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