The import forecast for filter paper and paperboard to Germany shows a continuous decline from 2024 to 2028. Starting at 16.703 million kilograms in 2024, the volume is expected to decrease to 13.254 million kilograms by 2028. This forecast indicates a consistent downtrend with an average annual contraction rate of around 5%, as seen in the steady year-on-year decrease projected over this period. In 2023, the import volume was recorded higher, suggesting a diminishing demand or shifting supply dynamics towards domestically produced alternatives or substitutes.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in technology that could reduce the need for traditional filter paper imports, changes in environmental regulations impacting production and imports, or evolving consumer preferences for sustainable options that could alter the import dynamics significantly.
