Germany: Paperboard Container Machine Market 2024

Paperboard Container Machine Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German paperboard container machine market increased by 580% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Paperboard container machine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paperboard Container Machine Production in Germany

In value terms, paperboard container machine production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Container Machine Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard decreased by -10.2% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -15.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard container machine exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units), Austria (X units) and Mexico (X units) were the main destinations of paperboard container machine exports from Germany, together accounting for 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by the United States, the Czech Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Bulgaria, Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, Turkey and the UK, which together accounted 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 Hungary (with a CAGR of +43.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paperboard container machine exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, Hungary, Bulgaria, the UK, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +49.3%, 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 paperboard container machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Italy (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Container Machine Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, purchases abroad of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard increased by 2.4% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +30.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard container machine imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +37.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X units) constituted the largest paperboard container machine supplier to Germany, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard container machine imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X units), fivefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Switzerland totaled +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+3.2% per year) and France (+4.9% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard to Germany, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Switzerland amounted to +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+6.2% per year) and Slovakia (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard container machine import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 India ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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