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Germany - Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Germany - 2023

Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average paper industry finishing agents export price amounted to $1,562 per ton, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 24% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $1,712 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($2,371 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($636 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Germany (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average paper industry finishing agents import price amounted to $496 per ton, reducing by -21.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated temperate growth from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, paper industry finishing agents import price decreased by -16.2% against December 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 105% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $632 per ton in May 2023, and then contracted notably in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($3,412 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($190 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry decreased by -1.7% to 87K 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 +3.5% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 7.7%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 89K tons, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports surged to $130M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +15.7% 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 +54.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	10.0	10.1	13.5	16.9	19.1%
Sweden	8.8	10.1	10.5	14.8	18.9%
Netherlands	8.9	8.4	10.2	11.7	9.5%
Italy	5.3	6.2	8.1	11.2	28.3%
Austria	4.9	5.5	7.3	9.4	24.3%
Poland	5.4	6.6	7.5	9.2	19.4%
Finland	4.5	5.9	7.6	8.0	21.1%
Spain	5.3	4.2	6.8	7.4	11.8%
Czech Republic	1.2	1.9	4.1	5.4	65.1%
Belgium	2.3	2.3	2.9	4.7	26.9%
United Kingdom	3.5	3.8	2.5	3.8	2.8%
Turkey	2.1	1.8	1.9	3.4	17.4%
China	2.5	1.9	2.1	2.9	5.1%
Others	19.1	20.2	20.9	21.2	3.5%
Total	84.0	88.9	106	130	15.7%

Top Export Markets for Paper Industry Finishing Agents from Germany in 2022:

Netherlands (15.7K tons)
France (10.2K tons)
Sweden (9.3K tons)
Austria (7.4K tons)
Poland (6.4K tons)
Italy (5.8K tons)
Finland (5.0K tons)
Spain (4.9K tons)
Belgium (3.4K tons)
Czech Republic (2.3K tons)
United Kingdom (2.1K tons)
Turkey (1.9K tons)
China (1.4K tons)

Imports of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Germany

Paper industry finishing agents imports into Germany rose remarkably to 441K tons in 2022, with an increase of 6% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports expanded significantly to $98M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Import of Paper Industry Finishing Agents in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	17.6	17.0	21.2	21.7	7.2%
Finland	7.2	12.2	13.1	19.3	38.9%
Austria	14.5	6.9	9.1	9.4	-13.5%
Italy	5.2	5.7	6.4	8.1	15.9%
Others	38.4	31.5	38.1	39.8	1.2%
Total	82.9	73.3	87.9	98.3	5.8%

Top Suppliers of Paper Industry Finishing Agents to Germany in 2022:

Netherlands (383.8K tons)
Austria (23.6K tons)
Finland (11.2K tons)
Italy (5.9K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for paper industry finishing agents 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:

Prodcom 20595580 - Finishing agents, etc., used in the paper industry

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Germany

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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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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
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