World - Recovered Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Recovered paper market: get recently published datasets secured by an Ai-driven BI tool. Statistics cover trade, market size, exports, market prices, production, imports, consumption, and companies. There is a split by region, including Russia, Africa, China, the Middle East, the U.S., Latin America, the U.K., and EU. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the reports.
Recovered Paper - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | Japan |
| 4 | Germany |
| 5 | India |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Japan.
In China, the recovered paper market declined by an average annual rate of -5.2% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+1.5% per year) and Japan (-16.5% per year).
Recovered Paper Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| France | 146 | 130 | 104 | -15.6% |
| Belgium | 162 | 133 | 110 | -17.6% |
| Germany | 150 | 144 | 111 | -14.0% |
| Italy | 190 | 138 | 112 | -23.2% |
| Czech Republic | 141 | 120 | 112 | -10.9% |
| Poland | 179 | 144 | 118 | -18.8% |
| Canada | 138 | 137 | 127 | -4.1% |
| Australia | 158 | 168 | 128 | -10.0% |
| Japan | 202 | 173 | 131 | -19.5% |
| United Kingdom | 172 | 154 | 133 | -12.1% |
| Spain | 215 | 182 | 141 | -19.0% |
| Netherlands | 190 | 168 | 142 | -13.5% |
| United States | 173 | 164 | 171 | -0.6% |
| Average | 173 | 156 | 141 | -9.8% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United States ($171 per ton), while France ($104 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Mexico | 233 | 215 | 221 | -2.6% |
| South Korea | 191 | 171 | 172 | -5.1% |
| China | 184 | 181 | 166 | -5.0% |
| India | 191 | 184 | 161 | -8.2% |
| Indonesia | 171 | 145 | 146 | -7.6% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 234 | 194 | 136 | -23.8% |
| Germany | 178 | 147 | 136 | -12.6% |
| Spain | 183 | 193 | 132 | -15.1% |
| Vietnam | 164 | 146 | 131 | -10.6% |
| Austria | 173 | 151 | 129 | -13.6% |
| Thailand | 170 | 136 | 126 | -13.9% |
| Turkey | 144 | 115 | 123 | -7.6% |
| Netherlands | 142 | 124 | 104 | -14.4% |
| Average | 181 | 164 | 150 | -8.9% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Mexico ($221 per ton), while the Netherlands ($104 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.
Recovered Paper - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 | -28.9% |
| India | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1 | 34.6% |
| Germany | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | -14.9% |
| Vietnam | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | -1.7% |
In value terms, the largest recovered paper importing markets worldwide were China ($1.9B), India ($964M) and Germany ($594M), with a combined 46% share of global imports. Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, South Korea, Austria, Turkey and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
In terms of the main importing countries, Turkey recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Recovered Paper - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| United States | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2.4 | -14.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | -18.3% |
| Japan | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | -26.3% |
| Netherlands | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -19.5% |
| France | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | -32.8% |
In value terms, the United States ($2.4B) remains the largest recovered paper supplier worldwide, comprising 39% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($508M), with a 8.1% share of global exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.6% share.
In the United States, recovered paper exports plunged by an average annual rate of -14.3% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (-18.3% per year) and Japan (-26.3% per year).
Recovered Paper - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for recovered paper worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Recovered Paper - Product Coverage
- HS 470710 - Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or of corrugated paper or paperboard
- HS 470720 - Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass
- HS 470730 - Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (eg newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)
- HS 470790 - Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.s. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global recovered paper market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1669 - Recovered paper
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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Increasing at an average annual rate of +2.0% during the past thirteen years, the global recovered paper market totaled $46.4B in 2021.
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Paper waste exporters worldwide now have to shift their supply chains: China, a global key processor of imported waste, banned solid waste imports in 2021. Countries with insufficient domestic paper processing capacity will now be forced to develop these facilities, against the current global trend towards the circular economy.
