Germany: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Germany

In 2022, the German market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Germany

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight downturn. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Germany declined modestly to X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint into Germany reduced to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Germany were Sweden ($X), Austria ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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