Germany: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2024

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Germany

The German paper sack and bag market was estimated at $X in 2021, growing by 10% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Germany

In value terms, paper sack and bag production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Paper sack and bag production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports from Germany

In 2021, exports of paper sacks and bags from Germany was estimated at X tons, surging by 3.7% against 2020 figures. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +65.7% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of paper sack and bag exports from Germany, together accounting for 35% of total exports. The United States, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland, Belgium, the UK, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper sack and bag exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 33% of total exports. Austria, the United States, Sweden, the UK, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 50%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +13.0%, 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

The average paper sack and bag export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports into Germany

For the eighth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of paper sacks and bags, which increased by 7.4% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +109.7% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper sack and bag imports to Germany, with a combined 48% share of total imports. Croatia, China, the Netherlands, Serbia, Austria, Turkey, France, Slovakia, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +43.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper sack and bag suppliers to Germany were Italy ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 48% share of total imports. The Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Croatia, Austria, Turkey, Serbia, France, Belgium, the UK and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

Among the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +40.7%, 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 paper sack and bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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