Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for paper tablecloths and serviettes in Germany showed relative stability from 2018 to 2019, increasing slightly from 65 705 t to 66 022 t. This period was supported by rising paper consumption in the country, driven largely by the boom in online retail which increased packaging demand and general paper usage. However, the market contracted sharply in 2020 to 46 792 t and fell further to 44 756 t in 2021, before rebounding to 59 606 t in 2022.

From 2023, the market entered a phase of moderate decline, dropping to 56 457 t in 2023 and 55 275 t in 2024. The German paper industry faced a significant crisis in 2023, with production and sales hitting a 20-year low, exacerbated by the permanent closure of UPM's Plattling paper mill in July 2023, which reduced domestic production capacity. Concurrently, new regulatory measures took effect in 2024, including updates to the Packaging Act (VerpackG) and the new Product Safety Regulation, alongside growing consumer preference for recycled products with eco-labels like the Blue Angel, all shaping market dynamics toward greater sustainability.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 259.7 million US dollars, marking a 32.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 31.4%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 11.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 388.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 2.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production volume of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 53,443 tonnes, representing a sharp year-on-year decline of 33.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.3%.

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

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers from Germany fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, Germany exported 43,307 tonnes, which is 28.4% lower than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 30%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for these products in volume terms was balanced rather than concentrated. France accounted for 12.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 10.6%, and the Netherlands for 10.6%, together making up 33.2% of total flows. Many other countries represented the remaining 66.8%.

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

Export shipments of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 182.9 million US dollars, a 26.7% drop from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 26.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 264.1 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 6.2%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of these products from Germany were distributed across numerous markets. The Netherlands accounted for 11.6% of exports, France for 11.4%, and Austria for 11.2%, together comprising only 34.2% of total flows.

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 tablecloths and serviettes to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany imported 106,200 tonnes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in 2020, showing a notable decrease of 21.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 24.5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 8.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Austria, and Slovakia were the main sources of imports in volume terms for these products to Germany. Poland accounted for 19.9% of imports, Austria for 17.8%, and Slovakia for 14.1%, together absorbing 51.8% of total imports.

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

Import volumes of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers into Germany declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Germany imported 106.2 million US dollars worth of these products, equivalent to a solid contraction of 19.1% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 15.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 133.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 6.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Austria, and Slovakia were the primary suppliers of these products to Germany in value terms. Poland accounted for 25.3% of imports, Austria for 19.4%, and Slovakia for 11.4%, together comprising 56.1% of total imports.

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

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