Unprinted labels of paper or paperboard market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the German market for unprinted paper labels showed significant volatility in both physical volume and monetary value. Production volume rose from 26 878 t in 2018 to a peak of 35 123 t in 2022, before contracting to 27 542 t in 2024. Correspondingly, the total market size in volume terms followed a similar trajectory, climbing to 28 441 t in 2022 and then declining to 21 994 t by the end of the period. In value terms, production increased from $211.0 million to $238.0 million in 2022, then fell to $220.4 million in 2024.

In the latter part of the period, the market landscape was shaped by a rising consumer and regulatory push for sustainable labeling solutions, including materials like grass paper, recycled paper, and biodegradable substrates. Concurrently, technological innovations such as digital printing and smart label integrations gained prominence. Major industry players like CCL Industries and Avery Dennison undertook strategic acquisitions and partnerships to expand capacities and introduce new product lines, reinforcing innovation within the sector.

Production unprinted labels of paper or paperboard in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of unprinted paper or paperboard labels has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 215.5 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 2.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Germany produced 27 638 tonnes of unprinted paper or paperboard labels, up by 10.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 19.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 7.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 16.6%.

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

Exports unprinted labels of paper or paperboard from Germany

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Germany's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels declined. In 2020, exports totaled 13 982 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 6.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 14 065 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 4.5%.

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

The export market for unprinted paper or paperboard labels from Germany was broad from 2017 to 2020. France accounted for 15.3% of exports, Poland for 10.8%, and the Netherlands for 9.8%, together making up just 35.9% of total flows. The remaining 64.1% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

In 2020, Germany's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels reached 89 566 thousand US dollars, up by 0.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.6%, with an annualized rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 91 813 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 3.0%, and the largest increase was also in 2018 at 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. France represented 10.6% of exports, Switzerland 10.3%, and Austria 9.3%, together accounting for only 30.2% 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 unprinted labels of paper or paperboard to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 10 462 tonnes, which is 3.6% more than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 960 tonnes, with the largest decline also in 2018 at 0.6%.

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

The import structure for unprinted paper or paperboard labels in Germany was diversified from 2017 to 2020. Poland accounted for 25.3% of imports, Sweden for 12.8%, and the United Kingdom for 7.7%, together making up just 45.9% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 unprinted paper or paperboard labels have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 77 796 thousand US dollars, showing a small uptick of 2.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 8.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels in value terms came from many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Poland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands—together represented only 40.3% 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