EU: Recovered Paper Market 2024

Recovered Paper Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU recovered paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Paper Production in the EU

In value terms, recovered paper production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of recovered paper exported in the European Union reduced to X tons, falling by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports by Country

The shipments of the twelve major exporters of recovered paper, namely France, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal and Greece, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest recovered paper supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Poland, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark, Greece and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports in the EU

Recovered paper imports dropped to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, recovered paper imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Spain (X%), Austria (X%), France (X%) and Belgium (X%). Poland (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported recovered paper in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an X% share.

In Germany, recovered paper imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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