Germany: Graphic Papers Market 2025

Graphic Papers Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German graphic papers market increased by 5.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.5%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in Germany

In value terms, graphic papers production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic papers increased by 8.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of graphic papers exports from Germany, together comprising 37% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphic papers exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 33% of total exports. The United States, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +5.2%, recorded 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 graphic papers export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 United States (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports into Germany

Graphic papers imports into Germany fell to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 0.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphic papers imports to Germany, with a combined 41% share of total imports. France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest graphic papers suppliers to Germany were Austria ($X), Finland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. France, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +3.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average graphic papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 36% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price attained 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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