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Envelopes market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for paper envelopes in Germany saw a steady contraction in volume from 181.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 149.7 thousand tonnes in 2021, with the market value falling from 235.3 million US dollars to 203.2 million US dollars over the same period, despite a slight value increase in 2021.

The downward trend accelerated from 2022 onward, influenced by declining European paper and pulp production which constrained supply and increased costs. A challenging 2023 for the broader paper industry, marked by a 27% sales drop, further reduced market volume to 129.5 thousand tonnes. By 2024, sharply rising energy and raw material prices pressured producers, while Amazon introduced fully recyclable paper envelopes as a sustainable alternative, yet the market volume fell to 117.6 thousand tonnes amid these cost pressures and geopolitical uncertainties affecting raw material prices.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production envelopes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's envelope production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 194.0 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate contraction of 9.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 21.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	(12.0%)	(9.7%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's envelope production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 155.5 thousand tonnes of envelopes were produced, representing a modest decrease of 6.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 15.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(9.2%)	(6.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports envelopes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's envelope exports reached 22 579 tonnes, which is 8.2% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 14.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	0.6%	(8.2%)	(5.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for Germany's envelope exports. France accounted for 17.6% of exports in kind, Sweden for 13.3%, and Belgium for 13.3%, together representing 44.1% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's envelope export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 62 757 thousand US dollars, representing a measured fall of 4.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 67 483 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.0%	(2.3%)	(4.8%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's envelope exports in value terms were spread across many countries. France accounted for 14.8% of exports, Sweden for 12.1%, and Belgium for 11.6%, jointly representing only 38.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports envelopes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Germany's envelope import volume declined. In 2020, Germany imported 21 869 tonnes of envelopes, down by 8.8% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 985 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	6.4%	(8.8%)	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland was the main source for Germany's envelope imports in kind, accounting for 51.1%, followed by Czechia at 11.2% and Hungary at 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Germany's envelope import value declined. In 2020, imports totaled 55 299 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest drop of 6.8% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 59 313 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	1.0%	(6.8%)	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland was the primary market for Germany's envelope imports in value terms, accounting for 41.9%, followed by Czechia at 13.1% and Switzerland at 10.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 65.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io