The import of playing cards to Germany is projected to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028. With the actual import volume in 2023 standing at 11.239 million kilograms, the forecast for 2024 indicates an increase to 11.698 million kilograms. The year-on-year growth for 2024 is approximately 4.1%. This positive trend continues with expected increases to 12.154 million kilograms in 2025, 12.601 million in 2026, 13.039 million in 2027, and reaching 13.468 million in 2028. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 stands at about 3.7%.

Future trends to watch include:

A shift in consumer preferences, potentially influenced by the growing digitalization of games.
Changes in trade regulations that could impact import strategies and pricing.
The impact of any environmental regulations affecting the production and disposal of physical cards.