Energy Costs Top Challenge for 95% of German Paper Makers
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Berlin – November 05, 2026 -- Energy costs are the biggest economic challenge for 95% of German paper producers, according to a member survey presented at the Paper Summit in Berlin. The industry association DIE PAPIERINDUSTRIE used the event, attended by about 190 executives from the sector and its market partners, to demand that energy costs, taxes and levies be aligned with international competitors.
Survey ranks economic outlook and competitiveness second at 84%
Cyclical economic development and Germany's general competitiveness as a production location rank second, cited by 84% of companies. Regulation and bureaucracy follow at 71%, and the transition to climate neutrality at 70%.