Germany: Finishing Paper Machinery Market 2024

Finishing Paper Machinery Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German finishing paper machinery market decreased by -14.8% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Finishing paper machinery consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Finishing Paper Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, finishing paper machinery production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Finishing Paper Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -30.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 61%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for finishing paper machinery exports from Germany, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, finishing paper machinery exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X units), twofold. Brazil (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +8.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+6.6% per year) and Brazil (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for machinery for finishing paper or paperboard exports from Germany, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+7.4% per year) and Brazil (+14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average finishing paper machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Finishing Paper Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard into Germany rose slightly to X units, picking up by 4.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, finishing paper machinery imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X units) constituted the largest supplier of finishing paper machinery to Germany, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, finishing paper machinery imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X units), sixfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic stood at +9.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-2.6% per year) and China (-3.0% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for finishing paper or paperboard to Germany, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at +28.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+0.1% per year) and China (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average finishing paper machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, finishing paper machinery import price increased by +8.9% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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