Germany: Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market 2024

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German cellulose pulp machinery market increased by 95% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong expansion. Cellulose pulp machinery consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 94% against the previous year. Cellulose pulp machinery production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, when their volume decreased by -87.6% to X units. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uruguay (X units) was the main destination for cellulose pulp machinery exports from Germany, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose pulp machinery exports to Uruguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X units), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uruguay totaled -22.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-20.9% per year) and Malaysia (+24.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cellulose pulp machinery exported from Germany were China ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Malaysia ($X), together accounting for 54% of total exports. The UK, Poland, Denmark, France, Italy, Brazil, Peru, Taiwan (Chinese) and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +77.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cellulose pulp machinery export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 186% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the UK (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Pulp Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material, when their volume decreased by -65.3% to X units. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 642% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cellulose pulp machinery imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Austria (X units) constituted the largest cellulose pulp machinery supplier to Germany, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, cellulose pulp machinery imports from Austria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X units), sixfold. Switzerland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Austria amounted to +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-13.6% per year) and Switzerland (-34.8% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machinery for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material to Germany, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria stood at +22.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+134.2% per year) and Finland (-15.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cellulose pulp machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 53% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 294% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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