Slates and writing or drawing boards market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for slates and writing or drawing boards in Germany contracted from approximately $90.5 million to $73.3 million, with a pronounced 16% decline in 2020.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with market size expanding by 25% to $91.8 million. Growth continued into 2022, reaching over $101 million, a period during which the publication of an industry report for paper, office supplies, and stationery pointed to cautiously optimistic growth prospects from 2024 onward, fostering positive sentiment that likely supported market activity.

From 2023, the market value fell by 22% to $78.9 million and decreased a further 14% to $68.3 million in 2024, concluding the period at a lower level.

Production slates and writing or drawing boards in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of slates and writing or drawing boards declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 52 821 K $ US, representing a 13.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 4.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 64 858 K $ US, with the largest year-over-year increase of 28.5% also occurring in that year.

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

Exports slates and writing or drawing boards from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of slates and writing or drawing boards declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 033 t, reflecting a moderate reduction of 3.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 31.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 215 t, while the largest year-over-year increase of 19.9% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export structure for slates and writing or drawing boards remained highly diversified. Switzerland accounted for 20.4% of exports in kind, France for 12.9%, and Austria for 11.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 44.9% of total export flows, with the remaining 55.1% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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 slates and writing or drawing boards increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 30 512 K $ US, indicating a slight uptick of 1.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export partner landscape in value terms was broad. Switzerland accounted for 23.4% of exports in value terms, Austria for 13.0%, and France for 13.0%. Combined, these three countries represented just 49.4% of total export flows, while the remaining 50.6% was distributed across 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 slates and writing or drawing boards to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's imports of slates and writing or drawing boards amounted to 11 285 t, showing a robust reduction of 15.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 13 323 t, with the largest year-over-year increase of 1.0% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and the Netherlands continued to lead as suppliers of slates and writing or drawing boards to Germany. China accounted for 49.1% of imports in kind, Poland for 15.7%, and the Netherlands for 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented 72.7% of total imports in kind.

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 slates and writing or drawing boards declined after two years of improvement. In 2020, imports were recorded at 50 984 K $ US, marking a decrease of 9.5% compared to 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 56 317 K $ US, with the largest year-over-year increase of 9.4% occurring in 2018.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and the Netherlands consistently held leading positions in Germany's import structure in value terms. China accounted for 36.0% of imports in value terms, Poland for 19.5%, and the Netherlands for 9.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 65.0% 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