Composite paper and paperboard made by sticking layers together with an adhesive not surface coated or impregnated whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2019 to 2021, the market for adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Germany showed considerable movement. Production was substantial in 2019, supported by Germany's large share of European paper and board output and growing demand for environmentally friendly packaging driven by rising consumer awareness. The market size fell to US$ 58.0 million in 2020, a period when consumer preferences continued shifting toward sustainable solutions, as seen in record organic food sales. A rebound occurred in 2021, with the market reaching US$ 61.6 million, aided by a 15% rise in European production and sustained demand for sustainable packaging and improved recycling management.

Strategic industry developments marked the later years. WestRock's acquisition of the remaining stakes in Grupo Gondi in late 2022 strengthened the focus on sustainable packaging offerings. By 2023, the market size contracted to US$ 44.5 million, although key partnerships, such as Saica Group with Mondelez, were formed to develop new paper-based multipack solutions. The market recovered to US$ 46.3 million in 2024, driven by Mondi's opening of a sustainable packaging innovation center in Germany, the introduction of lightweight paperboard to reduce material use, and increasing regulations promoting recycling and limiting plastic packaging, all against a backdrop of strong e-commerce growth and heightened environmental consumer consciousness.

Production adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's output of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—was valued at 96.5 million US dollars. This represented a 13.7% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 101.6 thousand tonnes, marking a limited year-on-year decline of 5.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Germany's exports of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—were Belgium, accounting for 29.3% of exports in kind; the Netherlands, with 14.1%; and the United Kingdom, at 11.0%. Together, these three countries represented 54.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's cross-border shipments of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 87 478 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decline of 5.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 99 859 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for Germany's exports of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—in value terms was diverse. Belgium accounted for 21.5% of exports in value, the Netherlands for 11.9%, and the United Kingdom for 11.3%. Together, these three countries formed 44.6% of total flows, while a substantial 55.4% was supplied to many other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 48.3 thousand tonnes, corresponding to a robust decline of 11.3% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 57.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands held the dominant position in Germany's imports of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—in kind, accounting for 72.0% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's imports of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 48 959 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 12.0% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 61 350 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of composite paper and paperboard—made by sticking layers together with adhesive, not surface coated or impregnated, and whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets—to Germany in value terms were the Netherlands, accounting for 47.9% of imports; France, with 11.0%; and Switzerland, at 9.6%. Together, these three countries jointly formed 68.5% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020