With a positive business result, the German paper sack industry has put an end to the slight downward trend of recent years and is looking to the current financial year with confidence. This is the result of the fourth industry barometer of the Gemeinschaft Papiersackindustrie e. V. (GemPSI).
The German paper sack industry delivered 2.5 per cent more paper sacks in 2017 than in the previous year. In particular, the market segments „miscellaneous“ (+15.2 per cent), which includes paper sacks for green waste, and food (+12.7 per cent) saw growth. According to GemPSI members, the upward trend can be attributed to the generally favourable economic situation and high demand for technically high-quality packaging back. They categorise their Business situation consistently rated as „good“ in. Compared to the previous year, this is an improvement of 0.9 points. Their satisfaction has also risen by 0.4 percentage points to 2.2.
Further growth expected in 2018
According to the barometer, GemPSI members feel that they are well positioned in the market in the current financial year thanks to the quality of their products, their willingness to provide service and their technical expertise. The demand for increased product protection, improved cleanliness and easier handling requires New packaging solutions, the GemPSI members expect a continuation of the Business situation consistently rated as „good“ s: 70 per cent of those surveyed forecast a Restrained growth of market share and sales.
The respondents see the greatest opportunity for development in the chemicals sector. They also assume that the demand for paper sacks will increase with the growing importance of the paper industry. sustainable packaging in society will increase. In terms of environmental compatibility, the paper sack offers a high degree of sustainability thanks to its biodegradability, low CO2-footprint and multiple recycling options are convincing arguments. According to the respondents, the supply of paper and the associated price increases will continue to occupy the industry in 2018.
„With long-term contracts with customers and suppliers, our members are committed to delivering all orders on time and keeping possible price increases transparent,“ explains GemPSI Chairman Alfred Rockenfeller.
Opportunities for growth in the building materials market
In 2017, the German paper sack industry delivered 2.8 per cent more paper sacks in the building materials market - its largest market segment - than in the previous year. The majority of respondents expect stable development in this segment this year, with 30 per cent even anticipating an increase. In addition to a stable construction industry and continued high demand for living space, they also cite the Numerous patents for product developments in this sector as reasons for their forecast. According to the GemPSI members, their customers place particular importance on increasing efficiency, for example through improved filling speeds or longer storage times, as well as Dust-free. This is how Ultrasonically sealed, dust-tight packaging and measures for dust-free filling on trend.
Future trends
Over the next five to ten years, GemPSI members are preparing to produce a larger quantity of Containers with small filling sizes of 10 to 15 kg that enable easy handling and dosing. In addition, they expect that there will be an increasing demand for packaging that is suitable for Outdoor storage are suitable. You want bio-based barrier layers research and further develop products that offer reliable protection against moisture and other foreign bodies. According to the respondents, developments in these areas and the growing importance of sustainable building material packaging have the potential to offer new competitive products and sustainably expand their position in the building materials market.
[infotext icon]The contents of the industry barometer were compiled using a questionnaire and desk research based on relevant third-party publications. The entire industry barometer is available at http://www.papiersack.de available for download[/infotext].
