Packaging Materials Market Overview in Germany
Market Overview
In 2019, the German packaging materials market decreased by -
% to $ for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by % y-o-y. Packaging materials consumption peaked at $ in 2018, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, packaging materials production reduced to $ in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $ in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.
% to $ for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by % y-o-y. Packaging materials consumption peaked at $ in 2018, and then declined remarkably in the following year.In value terms, packaging materials production reduced to $
in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $ in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.Consumption
After five years of growth, consumption of packaging materials decreased by -% to tonnes in 2019. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume at tonnes in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.
The value of the packaging materials market in Germany plummeted to $ in 2019, reducing 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). Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $ in 2018, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.
% to tonnes in 2019. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, consumption reached the maximum volume at tonnes in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.The value of the packaging materials market in Germany plummeted to $
in 2019, reducing 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). Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $ in 2018, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.Consumption By Type
Paperboard case materials ( tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, paperboard case materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, folding boxboard ( tonnes), sixfold.
From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of consumption of paperboard case materials totaled +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (-% per year) and wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (-% per year).
In value terms, paperboard case materials ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by folding boxboard ($).
From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of the market volume of paperboard case materials was relatively modest. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (-% per year) and wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (-% per year).
tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, accounting for % of total volume. Moreover, paperboard case materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, folding boxboard ( tonnes), sixfold.From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of consumption of paperboard case materials totaled +
%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (-% per year) and wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (-% per year).In value terms, paperboard case materials ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by folding boxboard ($).From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of the market volume of paperboard case materials was relatively modest. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: folding boxboard (-
% per year) and wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard (-% per year).Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for packaging materials in Germany, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from 2019 to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
In 2019, 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.
% in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports increased moderately ( percentage point) over the period under review.Trade Balance
This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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