Czech Republic: Toilet Paper Market 2024

Toilet Paper Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech toilet paper market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Toilet Paper Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, toilet paper production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -20.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 109%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of toilet paper decreased by -0.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +66.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 39%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, toilet paper exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +102.2% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of toilet paper exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 71% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 +76.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for toilet paper exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 73% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +73.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average toilet paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Toilet paper imports into the Czech Republic shrank to X tons in 2021, falling by -10.9% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 12%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to the Czech Republic, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, toilet paper imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+4.1% per year) and Austria (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of toilet paper to the Czech Republic, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovakia amounted to +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+9.7% per year) and Austria (+4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average toilet paper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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