T3 · Product exporter position

Germany exports of Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.s. in chapter 48, in rolls or sheets (HS 481190)

See where Germany stands in paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.s. in chapter 48, in rolls or sheets: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter DEUHS6 481190Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$1.3BLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

144Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-1.8%Annualized change

Destination HHI

592Destination concentration

Weighted share

41.9%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Germany in Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.s. in chapter 48, in rolls or sheets?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 481190. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$1.3B
Current 2024 exports$1.3B
Three-year average$1.4B
Historical peak$2.0B

Market position

Active destinations144
Destination HHI592
Weighted share41.9%
Share change-0.8 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-1.8%
Volatility0.4
Maximum drawdown47.6%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterGermanyCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$1.3BSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$1.3BCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-1.8%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-0.6%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationUSADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share13.3%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration592HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-0.8 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes8.3%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Germany sell paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.s. in chapter 48, in rolls or sheets?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$169.9M25.2%-2.3%0% tariffGrowing
Italy$122.6M51.8%+2%FTA reportedGrowing
Poland$117.4M64.4%+8.5%FTA reportedGrowing
France$85.0M42.1%-2.9%FTA reportedStable
Netherlands$83.6M69.1%+22.2%FTA reportedGrowing
Turkey$76.3M41.6%+3.3%FTA reportedGrowing
United Kingdom$66.9M36.3%+7.7%FTA reportedStable
Spain$64.9M43.2%+0.1%FTA reportedGrowing
Austria$47.4M68.4%-9.2%FTA reportedStable
Belgium$40.2M46%+4.3%FTA reportedStable
Mexico$36.9M17.1%-8.1%FTA reportedAccelerating
South Africa$26.9M45.2%-3.3%FTA reportedStable
Switzerland, Liechtenstein$24.1M60.1%-3.7%FTA reportedStable
Canada$24.0M10.7%+3.8%FTA reportedGrowing
Romania$21.9M52.3%-5.6%0.1% tariffGrowing

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$169.9M
Market share
25.2%
Growth
-2.3%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$122.6M
Market share
51.8%
Growth
+2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$117.4M
Market share
64.4%
Growth
+8.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$85.0M
Market share
42.1%
Growth
-2.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$83.6M
Market share
69.1%
Growth
+22.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Turkey

Latest exports
$76.3M
Market share
41.6%
Growth
+3.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$66.9M
Market share
36.3%
Growth
+7.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$64.9M
Market share
43.2%
Growth
+0.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Austria

Latest exports
$47.4M
Market share
68.4%
Growth
-9.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Belgium

Latest exports
$40.2M
Market share
46%
Growth
+4.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$36.9M
Market share
17.1%
Growth
-8.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

South Africa

Latest exports
$26.9M
Market share
45.2%
Growth
-3.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Switzerland, Liechtenstein

Latest exports
$24.1M
Market share
60.1%
Growth
-3.7%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Canada

Latest exports
$24.0M
Market share
10.7%
Growth
+3.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Romania

Latest exports
$21.9M
Market share
52.3%
Growth
-5.6%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Price intelligence

How does Germany's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Bermuda: $324.2K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Syrian Arab Republic: $631.7 / ton.

Median price

$2.7K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Germany and HS 481190 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$1.3B+6%145
2011$1.4B+10.4%138
2012$1.4B-1.5%149
2013$1.4B-1.1%153
2014$1.4B-1%162
2015$1.1B-15.2%155
2016$1.2B+2.3%151
2017$1.2B+2.9%148
2018$1.4B+19.5%152
2019$1.3B-8.9%151
2020$1.2B-11.4%145
2021$1.3B+15.6%147
2022$1.5B+10.5%147
2023$1.3B-10.9%146
2024$1.3B-3.8%144

Exporter context

Germany economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 481190.

Germany has reported exports of $1.6T and a trade balance of $239.2B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 64.1% trade openness, 22.1% investment, and 1,080 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Germany paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.s. in chapter 48, in rolls or sheets exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

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Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

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