Insulating Board Market in Germany
Market Overview
The German insulating board market rose to $
in , surging by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Insulating board consumption peaked at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, insulating board production rose rapidly to $ in estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , production failed to regain momentum.
in , surging by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. Insulating board consumption peaked at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.In value terms, insulating board production rose rapidly to $
in estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $ in 2014; however, from 2015 to , production failed to regain momentum.Consumption
In , after two years of growth, there was significant decline in consumption of insulating board, when its volume decreased by -% to cubic meters. Overall, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at cubic meters in , and then dropped in the following year.
The value of the insulating board market in Germany expanded modestly to $ in , growing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Insulating board consumption peaked at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in consumption of insulating board, when its volume decreased by -% to cubic meters. Overall, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, consumption reached the peak volume at cubic meters in , and then dropped in the following year.The value of the insulating board market in Germany expanded modestly to $
in , growing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Insulating board consumption peaked at $ in 2013; however, from 2014 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for insulating board in Germany, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to cubic meters by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to cubic meters by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .Market Structure
In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports increased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.
, the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports increased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.Trade Balance
Germany remains a net importer of insulating board; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of cubic meters, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade deficit of cubic meters, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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