Germany: Other Papers Packaging Market 2024

Other Papers Packaging Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German other papers packaging market increased by 1.1% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 4.9% against the previous year. Other papers packaging consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Other Papers Packaging Production in Germany

In value terms, other papers packaging production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Other Papers Packaging Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of other papers packaging exported from Germany declined to X tons, waning by -14.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, other papers packaging exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 41%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of other papers packaging exports from Germany, with a combined 38% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Italy, Romania, Denmark and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for other papers packaging exported from Germany were the UK ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 33% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, the United States, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average other papers packaging export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 34% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, other papers packaging export price increased by +63.7% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 the Netherlands (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Papers Packaging Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of other papers packaging, when their volume decreased by -7.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other papers packaging imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +62.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of other papers packaging imports to Germany, together comprising 91% of total imports. The Netherlands, Denmark and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +40.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest other papers packaging suppliers to Germany, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.4%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +50.1%, recorded 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 other papers packaging import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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