Germany: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Germany

The German market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X in 2021, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Germany

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong expansion. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Germany expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 8.5% compared with the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Germany, together comprising 38% of total exports. Greece, Mexico, Italy, Austria, India, Egypt, Spain, France, China and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +213.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from Germany were the United States ($X), Russia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Greece, Italy, Austria, China, Mexico, Spain, France, Egypt and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 35%.

India, with a CAGR of +213.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Germany

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² into Germany surged to X tons, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild contraction. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Germany, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Finland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-7.3% per year) and China (+75.5% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Germany, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Finland amounted to +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-5.4% per year) and China (+53.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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