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Newsprint market in Germany

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German newsprint market contracted from USD 1 223 million in 2018 to USD 784 million in 2020. Early in the period, industry reports highlighted a marked decrease in demand volume for newsprint in rolls, signaling pressure from digital alternatives.

Market size edged up to USD 806 million in 2021 before surging to USD 1 319 million in 2022. This sharp value increase was driven primarily by manufacturer-announced price hikes, a response to soaring energy costs intensified by the war in Ukraine and a shift to short-term energy contracts to curb expenses.

By 2024, the market had fallen to USD 647 million. The ongoing decline in newsprint demand due to digitalization led to further mill closures and machine shutdowns, while wholesale prices for paper and office supplies also recorded a slight decrease.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022, 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, 2018-2022, 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
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 newsprint in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's newsprint production declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, output was valued at 697 million US dollars, but this dropped by 27.6% in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.8%. The peak was in 2018, when production reached 1,033 million US dollars, marking an 8.8% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	(6.8%)	(27.6%)	(9.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was one of the world's top producers of newsprint, ranking third globally by production volume.

Top producers of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Germany's newsprint production volume fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was 1,470 thousand tonnes, a significant drop of 15.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 28.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	(8.3%)	(15.2%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports newsprint from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Newsprint exports from Germany declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 395.2 thousand tonnes, down 10.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 41.5%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.1%)	(3.5%)	(10.8%)	(16.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export partners for newsprint were fairly balanced rather than concentrated. Italy accounted for 24.3% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.6%, and France for 11.4%, together making up 48.3% of total flows. The remaining 51.7% was distributed among many other countries.

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, M $ US

Germany's newsprint exports dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 201.2 million US dollars, a 22.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 40.7%, with an average annual decline of 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	(2.9%)	(22.3%)	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy, France, and the Netherlands were key buyers of German newsprint in value terms, with shares of 24.3%, 12.0%, and 12.0%, respectively. However, their combined share was only 48.4% of total exports, while the remaining 51.6% went to numerous other partners.

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 newsprint to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Newsprint imports into Germany declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were 549.8 thousand tonnes, a 23.1% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38%, equating to an average annual decline of 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.3%)	(8.0%)	(23.1%)	(14.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Switzerland, France, and Sweden—together accounted for 60.7% of Germany's total newsprint imports in volume terms.

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, M $ US

Newsprint imports into Germany fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 288.1 million US dollars, a sharp decrease of 32.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 35.4%, with an average annual decline of 13.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 456.9 million US dollars, which represented a 2.4% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(7.3%)	(32.0%)	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Switzerland, France, and Sweden were the leading sources of newsprint imports into Germany in value terms, with shares of 25.0%, 19.2%, and 16.8%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 61.0% 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