Germany: Book Folding Machine Market 2025

Book Folding Machine Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German book folding machine market decreased by -37.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. Book folding machine consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Book Folding Machine Production in Germany

In value terms, book folding machine production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Book Folding Machine Exports

Exports from Germany

For the fifth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in shipments abroad of folding machines for books, which decreased by -3.6% to X units in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, book folding machine exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 6.2%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), China (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of book folding machine exports from Germany, together comprising 33% of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Russia, Italy, Austria, Turkey, the UK, France, Poland, Switzerland and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for folding machines for books exports from Germany, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+5.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average book folding machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Book Folding Machine Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, book folding machine imports into Germany fell significantly to X units, declining by -22.1% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, book folding machine imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X units), Switzerland (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of book folding machine imports to Germany, together comprising 44% of total imports. Italy, the United States, Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, France, Hungary, Turkey and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +81.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest book folding machine suppliers to Germany, with a combined 60% share of total imports. China, Japan, the Netherlands, the United States, the UK, Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, France and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Among the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +80.4%, 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 book folding machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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