Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany
  4. Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average export price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded amounted to $11,907 per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, printed matter in single sheets export price increased by +97.7% against November 2022 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($20,299 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($5,530 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 the Czech Republic (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded stood at $8,678 per ton in June 2023, shrinking by -2.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, printed matter in single sheets import price decreased by -16.1% against April 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 73% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $10,344 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to June 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($12,700 per ton), while the price for Hungary ($5,160 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 the Netherlands (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany

In 2022, approx. 26K tons of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded were exported from Germany; which is down by -6.3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 3.9% against the previous year.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets exports declined to $179M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $190M, and then dropped in the following year.

Export of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France12.211.023.328.833.2%
Switzerland19.018.525.126.712.0%
Austria18.217.021.323.08.1%
Italy16.815.618.719.14.4%
Poland24.015.412.011.0-22.9%
Belgium2.83.57.69.148.1%
Denmark5.84.68.68.614.0%
Spain5.76.88.96.54.5%
Netherlands2.83.24.96.230.3%
Czech Republic9.47.78.45.7-15.4%
United Kingdom4.83.74.72.3-21.7%
Others34.627.246.531.5-3.1%
Total1561341901794.7%

Top Export Markets for Printed Matter in Single Sheets from Germany in 2022:

  1. France (4.5K tons)
  2. Austria (3.9K tons)
  3. Italy (2.5K tons)
  4. Switzerland (2.5K tons)
  5. Belgium (2.5K tons)
  6. Czech Republic (1.9K tons)
  7. Poland (1.7K tons)
  8. Spain (1.4K tons)
  9. Netherlands (1.2K tons)
  10. Denmark (1.1K tons)
  11. United Kingdom (0.2K tons)

Imports of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded growth in purchases abroad of printed matter in single sheets, whether or not folded, which increased by 27% to 11K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.9% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printed matter in single sheets imports expanded rapidly to $72M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, 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 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Printed Matter in Single Sheets in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States6.44.98.39.313.3%
Hungary1.21.01.69.297.2%
Poland4.13.75.17.019.5%
Italy1.62.03.66.660.4%
Netherlands7.48.05.76.4-4.7%
China4.13.66.75.510.3%
Denmark4.33.55.94.94.5%
Turkey0.81.42.63.563.6%
France10.09.06.13.0-33.1%
United Kingdom3.93.03.42.9-9.4%
Austria2.12.32.62.78.7%
Switzerland2.61.51.92.71.3%
Czech Republic1.70.91.11.70.0%
Others6.36.510.26.93.1%
Total56.451.464.772.28.6%

Top Suppliers of Printed Matter in Single Sheets to Germany in 2022:

  1. Hungary (2460.4 tons)
  2. Netherlands (1613.1 tons)
  3. Poland (1529.7 tons)
  4. Italy (987.4 tons)
  5. Denmark (832.8 tons)
  6. France (680.6 tons)
  7. China (662.7 tons)
  8. Turkey (454.1 tons)
  9. United States (355.0 tons)
  10. United Kingdom (347.0 tons)
  11. Czech Republic (252.7 tons)
  12. Austria (197.6 tons)
  13. Switzerland (131.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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