Germany: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2024

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in Germany

The German sack kraft paper market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in Germany

In value terms, sack kraft paper production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 155% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of sack kraft paper from Germany rose to X tons, growing by 1.8% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 741%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 688% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) were the main destinations of sack kraft paper exports from Germany, together comprising 50% of total exports. Morocco, South Africa, Pakistan, Colombia, Australia, the United States, the Netherlands, Thailand, Malaysia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +333.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sack kraft paper exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 48% of total exports. Morocco, South Africa, Pakistan, Colombia, Australia, Thailand, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Colombia, with a CAGR of +327.3%, saw 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 sack kraft paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 31% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of sack kraft paper, when their volume decreased by -3.8% to X tons. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% 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 +12.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% 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 +50.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest sack kraft paper supplier to Germany, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, sack kraft paper imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.7% per year) and Austria (+1.6% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sack kraft paper to Germany, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden amounted to +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+10.1% per year) and Austria (+3.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sack kraft paper import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform