Germany: Paper Moulding Machine Market 2025

Paper Moulding Machine Market Size in Germany

For the third consecutive year, the German paper moulding machine market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -6.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Paper moulding machine consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Moulding Machine Production in Germany

In value terms, paper moulding machine production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.4%. Paper moulding machine production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper Moulding Machine Exports

Exports from Germany

For the third year in a row, Germany recorded growth in overseas shipments of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard, which increased by 8.6% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 191%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper moulding machine exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 356%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X units), Mexico (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of paper moulding machine exports from Germany, with a combined 73% share of total exports. Moreover, paper moulding machine exports in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Mexico, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +121.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard exports from Germany, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled +105.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+28.9% per year) and Poland (+25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper moulding machine export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 67%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Austria (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Moulding Machine Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X units of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard were imported into Germany; with a decrease of -35.7% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 330% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper moulding machine imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 427%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of paper moulding machine to Germany, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, paper moulding machine imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X units), threefold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+54.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest paper moulding machine suppliers to Germany were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 77% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +147.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper moulding machine import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -24.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 80%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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