Czech Republic: Mechanical Wood Pulp Market 2025

Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech mechanical wood pulp market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, declining by -16.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. Mechanical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp production declined rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Mechanical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Mechanical wood pulp exports from the Czech Republic plummeted to X tons in 2022, which is down by -54.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 86,720% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 25,750% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for mechanical wood pulp exports from the Czech Republic, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +1.1%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for mechanical wood pulp exports from the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia stood at -4.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -48.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 110% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Slovakia amounted to -5.6% per year.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, mechanical wood pulp imports into the Czech Republic shrank remarkably to X tons, waning by -31.9% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest mechanical wood pulp supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), eightfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +17.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-4.4% per year) and Italy (-10.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mechanical wood pulp to the Czech Republic, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +20.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+6.6% per year) and Italy (-9.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mechanical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+160.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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