Germany: Filter Paper Market 2024

Filter Paper Market Size in Germany

The German filter paper market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Filter Paper Production in Germany

In value terms, filter paper production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, filter paper exports from Germany shrank modestly to X tons, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, filter paper exports amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of filter paper exports from Germany, with a combined 33% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, the United States, South Africa, China, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and India, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for filter paper exported from Germany were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 28% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, the United States, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, India and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 41%.

China, with a CAGR of +11.2%, 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

The average filter paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 France (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape imported into Germany soared to X tons, with an increase of 27% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, filter paper imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of filter paper to Germany, with a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, filter paper imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-7.8% per year) and France (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filter paper and paperboard cut to shape to Germany, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+0.6% per year) and the UK (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average filter paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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