The forecast for imports of bleached paper and paperboard into Germany from 2024 to 2028 shows a gradual decrease in volume. Beginning in 2024 with a volume of 51.467 million kilograms, imports are expected to decline to 48.01 million kilograms by 2028. Compared to 2023, where imports stood at 52.4 million kilograms, this indicates a consistent downward trend.
Year-on-year, imports are projected to decline by approximately 1.71% on average, with a noticeable reduction from 2027 to 2028 at 1.74%. Over the five-year forecast period, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a contraction of about 1.7% per annum.
Future trends to monitor include potential changes in domestic production capacities, economic conditions affecting demand, policy shifts regarding sustainability and recycling, and global market dynamics affecting supply chains and import costs.
