Germany: Paper Making Machinery Market 2024

Paper Making Machinery Market Size in Germany

The German paper making machinery market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Paper Making Machinery Production in Germany

In value terms, paper making machinery production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33%. Paper making machinery production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Making Machinery Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard exported from Germany totaled X units, approximately reflecting 2020. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper making machinery exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for paper making machinery exports from Germany, accounting for a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, paper making machinery exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X units), twofold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +9.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+17.2% per year) and the UK (+8.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard exports from Germany, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+7.9% per year) and Italy (+8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper making machinery export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the Netherlands (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Making Machinery Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of machinery for making up paper pulp, paper or paperboard was finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper making machinery imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of paper making machinery to Germany, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, paper making machinery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+2.8% per year) and Italy (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper making machinery suppliers to Germany were China ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Sweden, the United States, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +65.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper making machinery import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 Netherlands (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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