In 2023, Germany's import of woodfree fine paper weighing 40-150 g/m² was recorded at 1.156 billion kilograms. Projected data for the upcoming years indicates a gradual decline in imports, starting at 1.1487 billion kilograms in 2024 and reducing to 1.1201 billion kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a slight decrease of around 0.65% annually from 2024 onwards, with the five-year CAGR reflecting a steady downward trend.
Future trends to watch for include technological advances in digital media reducing paper demand, potential regulatory changes promoting sustainability, and fluctuations in international trade policies that could impact import rates.
