EU: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in the EU

The EU recovered fibre pulp market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in the EU

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of recovered fibre pulp, when their volume decreased by -32.2% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together achieving 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Austria (X tons), comprising a 5.5% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest recovered fibre pulp supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 93% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, France, with a CAGR of +44.8%, 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 export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, recovered fibre pulp imports in the European Union rose markedly to X tons, increasing by 12% on the year before. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 50%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented the major importers of recovered fibre pulp, together constituting 78% of total imports. The following importers - Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up 18% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +66.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 66% of total imports. Austria, Romania, France, the Netherlands, Sweden and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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