Czech Republic: Recovered Paper Market 2025

Recovered Paper Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech recovered paper market surged to $X in 2022, rising by 7,062% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Recovered paper consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Paper Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, recovered paper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of recovered paper exported from the Czech Republic declined significantly to X tons, which is down by -25.5% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, recovered paper exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +96.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of recovered paper exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Hungary, Slovakia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for recovered paper exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports. Slovakia, the Netherlands and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.9%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +14.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, recovered paper export price increased by +77.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, imports of recovered paper into the Czech Republic rose markedly to X tons, surging by 5.9% compared with the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 118% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, recovered paper imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 118%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered paper imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest recovered paper suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +9.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average recovered paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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