Germany: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German newsprint market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. Newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Production in Germany

In value terms, newsprint production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of newsprint increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Germany, together comprising 40% of total exports. The UK, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Slovenia, Hungary and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for newsprint exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 41% of total exports. Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Slovenia, Hungary and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +24.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average newsprint export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 70% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of newsprint imported into Germany dropped to X tons, which is down by -4.2% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.6%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Germany, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest newsprint suppliers to Germany, together comprising 69% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 newsprint import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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