Corrugated paper and paperboard market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Czech corrugated paper and paperboard market volume showed notable fluctuations. After a drop to 220.7 thousand tons in 2019, it recovered to 225.8 thousand tons in 2020 and then surged to 266.8 thousand tons in 2021. In value terms, the market contracted to $145.5 million in 2020 before rebounding sharply to $221.8 million in 2021.

Beginning in 2022, the market entered a phase of contraction, with volume declining to 203.4 thousand tons by 2024. This downward movement was primarily driven by significant volatility in raw material prices, including kraft paper and pulp, coupled with supply chain disruptions stemming from geopolitical tensions and environmental regulations. During this period, investments by major players like Mondi to expand production capacity and develop sustainable packaging, alongside sustained demand from the e-commerce sector, offered partial counterbalance to the market pressures.

Production corrugated paper and paperboard in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard production rebounded. In 2021, output reached 229.6 million US dollars, marking a significant 47.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 11.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 155.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 16.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Corrugated paper and paperboard production in Czechia rose for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output totaled 279.6 thousand tonnes, showing a robust 13.6% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 234.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports corrugated paper and paperboard from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard exports reached 83 559 tonnes, a modest 2.7% increase from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 84 623 tonnes, while the lowest was in 2020 at 81 338 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 3.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria were the leading destinations for Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard exports in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 26.5% of exports, Slovakia for 26.0%, and Austria for 23.3%, together representing 75.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard exports increased. In 2021, export value amounted to 76 534 thousand US dollars, a 33.6% rise year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 57 282 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Hungary, and Austria topped the list of buyers for Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard in value terms. Slovakia held a 27.3% share, Hungary 25.7%, and Austria 22.1%, with their combined share reaching 75.1% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports corrugated paper and paperboard to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard imports increased. In 2021, imports totaled 70 695 tonnes, a strong 16.1% advance compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 60 898 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 14.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and Germany dominated Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 89.6% of total flows, while other countries made up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard imports rose. In 2021, imports stood at 68 729 thousand US dollars, a 45.5% increase from the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 47 252 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland and Germany continued to lead as the primary sources for Czechia's corrugated paper and paperboard imports in value terms, together accounting for 87.7% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021