Czech Republic: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² reduced rapidly to $X in 2021, declining by -27.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.4%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were exported from the Czech Republic; standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from the Czech Republic, with a combined 59% share of total exports. The UK, France, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Canada, Hungary, Russia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +69.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from the Czech Republic were the United States ($X), Belarus ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, France, Poland, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Canada and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +67.4%, 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

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were imported into the Czech Republic; with a decrease of -72.1% compared with 2020. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 354%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 201%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to the Czech Republic, with a combined 80% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Sweden, Slovakia and France, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +203.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to the Czech Republic were Slovenia ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 77% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Sweden, Slovakia and France, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +221.2%, 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 import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 44% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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