Germany: Paper File Cover Market 2024

Paper File Cover Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German paper file cover market increased by 0.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a pronounced curtailment. Paper file cover consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper File Cover Production in Germany

In value terms, paper file cover production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Paper file cover production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paper File Cover Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper binders, folders and file covers decreased by -6.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 7%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of paper file cover exports from Germany, together accounting for 53% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Switzerland, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper file cover exported from Germany were Austria ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +7.6%, recorded 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 paper file cover export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Czech Republic (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper File Cover Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper binders, folders and file covers increased by 4.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 +9.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper file cover imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper file cover imports to Germany, with a combined 86% share of total imports. China, Tunisia, Austria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper file cover suppliers to Germany were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 78% of total imports. France, Tunisia, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Tunisia, with a CAGR of +14.5%, 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 paper file cover import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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