France: Recovered Paper Market 2025

Recovered Paper Market Size in France

In 2022, the French recovered paper market decreased by -3% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Paper Production in France

In value terms, recovered paper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, recovered paper exports from France fell to X tons, with a decrease of -6.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 54%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for recovered paper exports from France, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered paper exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.3% per year) and Belgium (-5.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for recovered paper exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 73% of total exports. Indonesia, Vietnam, Italy, Switzerland, India and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +49.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Germany (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of recovered paper into France contracted slightly to X tons, waning by -3.8% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +92.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 87%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to France, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered paper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +3.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+7.4% per year) and Belgium (-2.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to France, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+11.8% per year) and Belgium (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($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 (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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