United Kingdom: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in the UK

The UK recovered fibre pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Recovered fibre pulp consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in the UK

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of recovered fibre pulp exported from the UK skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 55% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 148%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), France (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of recovered fibre pulp exports from the UK, with a combined 81% share of total exports. Indonesia, Singapore, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +106.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for recovered fibre pulp exports from the UK, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at +26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-19.7% per year) and China (+41.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -19.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 67% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Indonesia (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, recovered fibre pulp imports into the UK shrank notably to X tons, with a decrease of -43.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 334% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 331%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), France (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered fibre pulp imports to the UK, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Germany, the Czech Republic and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +273.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest recovered fibre pulp suppliers to the UK were Canada ($X), France ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 79% of total imports. China, Germany and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +242.9%, 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 recovered fibre pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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