Germany: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Germany

The German recovered fibre pulp market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in Germany

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 7.3% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered fibre pulp were exported from Germany; shrinking by -29.4% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), China (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of recovered fibre pulp exports from Germany, together comprising 38% of total exports. Italy, India, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, South Korea, Romania, the Netherlands, Spain and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for recovered fibre pulp exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 33% of total exports. Italy, Austria, India, Sweden, Denmark, South Korea, Spain, Romania, Australia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

India, with a CAGR of +36.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Italy (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, recovered fibre pulp imports into Germany rose slightly to X tons, with an increase of 3.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Switzerland (X tons) constituted the largest recovered fibre pulp supplier to Germany, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp imports from Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Switzerland totaled -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+90.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+2.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered fibre pulp to Germany, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +121.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-10.1% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 134%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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