Germany: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Germany

The German paper pulp moulded articles market fell slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +30.9% against 2014 indices. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Germany

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19%. Paper pulp moulded articles production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Germany

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -4.9% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of paper pulp moulded articles exports from Germany, with a combined 51% share of total exports. The UK, Ireland, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Israel, Spain, Finland, Poland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Germany, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-3.4% per year) and Sweden (-2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 25% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Germany

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -8.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 2020 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Germany, together comprising 64% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +33.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Germany were China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +35.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles import price increased by +60.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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