Germany: Playing Cards Market 2024

Playing Cards Market Size in Germany

The German playing cards market rose notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Playing Cards Production in Germany

In value terms, playing cards production reduced rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 5.9%. Playing cards production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Playing Cards Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of playing cards exported from Germany reduced rapidly to X tons, declining by -15.3% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, playing cards exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of playing cards exports from Germany, together accounting for 45% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +24.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for playing cards exports from Germany, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+14.2% per year) and Italy (+1.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average playing cards export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X 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 Spain (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Playing Cards Imports

Imports into Germany

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of playing cards decreased by -1.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 45%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, playing cards imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 85%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of playing cards imports to Germany, together comprising 72% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands, Japan and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +72.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest playing cards suppliers to Germany, with a combined 68% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Japan, the Czech Republic, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +75.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average playing cards import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, playing cards import price increased by +79.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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