Italy: Recovered Paper Market 2024

Recovered Paper Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian recovered paper market increased by 0.3% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. Recovered paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Paper Production in Italy

In value terms, recovered paper production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered paper were exported from Italy; with a decrease of -17.8% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 8.8%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of recovered paper exports from Italy, together comprising 58% of total exports. Austria, Turkey, Vietnam, Switzerland, Egypt, Slovenia, Hungary, Lao People's Democratic Republic, France and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +62.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for recovered paper exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Turkey, Vietnam, Hungary, Egypt, France, Lao People's Democratic Republic and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +50.9%, 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 recovered paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, recovered paper export price increased by +78.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 China (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of recovered paper imported into Italy contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -14.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, recovered paper imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest recovered paper supplier to Italy, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, recovered paper imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), twofold. Germany (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 the United States stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.5% per year) and Germany (-4.4% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to Italy, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.0% per year) and France (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average recovered paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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