Czech Republic: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -6.4% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from the Czech Republic, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from the Czech Republic were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 79% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +18.7%, recorded 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 export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp imported into the Czech Republic expanded significantly to X tons, with an increase of 5.8% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +32.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to the Czech Republic, together comprising 52% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Sweden ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising 53% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +28.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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