Germany - Packaging Materials - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Packaging Materials Price in Germany - 2023

Contents:

  1. Packaging Materials Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022
  2. Packaging Materials Price in Germany (CIF) - 2022
  3. Packaging Materials Exports in Germany
  4. Packaging Materials Imports in Germany

Packaging Materials Price in Germany (FOB) - 2022

The average packaging materials export price stood at $1,031 per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($1,362 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($850 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 Sweden (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Price in Germany (CIF) - 2022

The average packaging materials import price stood at $998 per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 17%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($1,230 per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($776 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Exports in Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of packaging materials decreased by -2.8% to 8.6M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 8.9M tons, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials exports reached $8.9B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Export of Packaging Materials in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Poland1,0661,0391,5871,66916.1%
France56151667281713.3%
Italy43140854469017.0%
Netherlands5014315846619.7%
United Kingdom37735149259116.2%
Belgium36834341252212.4%
Czech Republic28226839241914.1%
Austria29530038840711.3%
Spain2021882552517.5%
Turkey11613116120621.1%
Switzerland1511241611958.9%
Denmark94.897.414714916.3%
Sweden84.283.112014820.7%
Others1,6661,6051,9562,1769.3%
Total6,1955,8837,8708,90112.8%

Top Export Markets for Packaging Materials from Germany in 2022:

  1. Poland (1845.0K tons)
  2. France (828.8K tons)
  3. Netherlands (720.9K tons)
  4. Italy (693.4K tons)
  5. Belgium (604.6K tons)
  6. United Kingdom (563.7K tons)
  7. Czech Republic (492.8K tons)
  8. Austria (374.5K tons)
  9. Spain (215.2K tons)
  10. Switzerland (174.2K tons)
  11. Sweden (172.1K tons)
  12. Denmark (160.0K tons)
  13. Turkey (151.5K tons)

Packaging Materials Imports in Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of packaging materials decreased by -6.4% to 5.1M tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 5.4M tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials imports reached $5.1B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Packaging Materials in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Sweden1,0921,0781,1791,1642.2%
Finland6736237036880.7%
Austria39941953756212.1%
France31730544652618.4%
Netherlands35132548749111.8%
Poland24823931637414.7%
Switzerland15914421726819.0%
Czech Republic1721611681883.0%
Others6425957188057.8%
Total4,0533,8874,7715,0667.7%

Top Suppliers of Packaging Materials to Germany in 2022:

  1. Sweden (1355.5K tons)
  2. Finland (599.4K tons)
  3. France (550.3K tons)
  4. Austria (522.1K tons)
  5. Netherlands (516.8K tons)
  6. Poland (381.8K tons)
  7. Switzerland (345.9K tons)
  8. Czech Republic (152.5K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the packaging materials market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1617 - Case materials
  • FCL 1618 - Cartonboard
  • FCL 1621 - Wrapping papers
  • FCL 1622 - Other papers mainly for packaging

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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