Germany: Filter Block Market 2024

Filter Block Market Size in Germany

The German filter block market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -72.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Filter Block Production in Germany

In value terms, filter block production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.5%. Filter block production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Filter Block Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp were exported from Germany; growing by 14% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, filter block exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of filter block exports from Germany, together comprising 32% of total exports. Italy, Russia, Turkey, Austria, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Canada, India and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for filter block exported from Germany were the United States ($X), China ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 37% share of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +11.0%, recorded 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

The average filter block export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -9.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 UK (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Filter Block Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.8% 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 +79.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, filter block imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% 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 +54.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 48%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X tons) constituted the largest filter block supplier to Germany, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, filter block imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland stood at +10.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+10.0% per year) and Denmark (+14.8% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Denmark ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest filter block suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Switzerland, with a CAGR of +8.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 filter block import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -23.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 Czech Republic (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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