Germany: Wrapping Papers Market 2025

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Germany

For the fifth year in a row, the German wrapping papers market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -0.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wrapping Papers Production in Germany

In value terms, wrapping papers production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were exported from Germany; increasing by 9.4% against 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Germany, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Italy, France, Indonesia, Belgium, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Turkey, the United States, Switzerland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +97.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 34% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, France, Belgium, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Mexico, the UK, the United States and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +91.1%, 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

The average wrapping papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Turkey (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were imported into Germany; increasing by 8.6% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 17%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of wrapping papers imports to Germany, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Austria, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest wrapping papers suppliers to Germany, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Austria, France, Italy and Spain, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +10.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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