Paper trays, dishes, plates and cups market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups in Germany started at 71 063 t in 2018, rose to 73 422 t in 2019, then contracted to 65 121 t in 2020 before recovering to 71 507 t in 2021.

A sharp expansion to 89 064 t occurred in 2022, but the market shrank over the next two years, falling to 71 164 t in 2024. The decline in 2023 and 2024 was driven by competition from disposable items made of alternative materials such as foam and plastic, which restrained demand for paper products. The German market is segmented into hot and cold paper cups, with hot cups maintaining a significant share.

Production paper trays, dishes, plates and cups in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 128.8 million US dollars, representing a controlled year-over-year decrease of 7.2%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.3%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 146.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 6.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 43,002 tonnes, reflecting a gradual drop of 8.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 15.4%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 5.4%.

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

Exports paper trays, dishes, plates and cups from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year rise, Germany's export volume of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups declined. In 2020, exports totaled 20,033 tonnes, marking a decrease of 12.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 3.5%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 1.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 22,859 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 5.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Austria, and Switzerland were notable but not dominant buyers of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups from Germany. France accounted for 19.7% of exports in kind, Austria for 14.6%, and Switzerland for 12.8%. Together, their combined share reached 47.1% of total exports in kind.

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, M $ US

After a two-year increase, Germany's exports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups declined. In 2020, exports reached 85.2 million US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 5.2% compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 89.8 million US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's buyer portfolio for paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups was broad. France contributed 19.2% of exports in value terms, Austria 14.9%, and Switzerland 13.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.0% of total exports in value terms, while many other nations held smaller but still significant shares.

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

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

Imports paper trays, dishes, plates and cups to Germany

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Germany's import volume of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 42,152 tonnes, marking a robust reduction of 14.8% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 49,457 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 12.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, China, and Italy formed the core of Germany's imports in kind for paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups. Poland accounted for 30.9% of imports in kind, China for 25.8%, and Italy for 14.0%. Collectively, they represented 70.8% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

Following a two-year increase, Germany's imports of paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups declined. In 2020, import volume totaled 149.3 million US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 8.4% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 163.0 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Italy played leading roles in Germany's imports in value terms for paper trays, dishes, plates, and cups. China accounted for 25.2% of imports in value terms, Poland for 24.4%, and Italy for 21.5%. Together, they made up 71.1% of total import flows.

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

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