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Envelopes market in Czechia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The paper envelope market in Czechia expanded to 14 218 tons in 2019, but this growth was reversed the following year. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a surge in e-commerce, increasing demand for paper envelopes, yet supply chain disruptions prevented the market from capitalizing on this opportunity.

Raw material shortages, particularly in recycled paper, combined with soaring energy prices and production halts, led to repeated price hikes by major producers like Hamburger Containerboard, SCA, and Rengo. These constraints caused the market volume to contract steadily, falling to 8 257 tons by 2022 amid sustained cost pressures and a shift towards sustainable certified papers.

The decline continued through 2023 and 2024, with the market volume dropping to 5 571 tons, reflecting the lingering effects of earlier supply challenges and changing industry dynamics.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Czechia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production envelopes in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's envelope production value increased after two years of decline. In 2021, output was valued at 22 053 thousand US dollars, representing a 6.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 19.6%, with an average annual decline of 7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 20 749 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.6%)	(19.8%)	6.3%	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Czechia's envelope production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 7 619 tonnes were produced, showing a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 23.9%, with an average annual decline of 8.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 223 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 2.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 24.4% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(24.4%)	(1.4%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports envelopes from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, envelope exports from Czechia reached 6 510 tonnes, which is 14.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 17.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	4.2%	(14.5%)	(6.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and the Netherlands were the main destinations for Czech envelope exports by volume. Germany accounted for 60.4% of exports, France for 9.7%, and the Netherlands for 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented 76.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Czechia's envelope export value increased after two years of decline. In 2021, exports were recorded at 20 102 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest gain of 0.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 24%, with an average annual decline of 8.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 19 937 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 20.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.5%)	(5.2%)	0.8%	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Germany, France, and the Netherlands—together absorbed 76.4% of the total value of envelope exports from Czechia.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports envelopes to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's envelope import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 8 610 tonnes, down by 15.8% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 9.5%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 307 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 18.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.8%	(9.5%)	(15.8%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland formed the core of envelope imports by volume into Czechia. Germany accounted for 55.7% of imports, Slovakia for 23.4%, and Poland for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 92.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Czechia's envelope import value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 30 468 thousand US dollars, marking a modest drop of 4.8% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 21.2%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(16.7%)	(4.8%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany and Slovakia consistently accounted for 84.4% of the total value of envelope imports into Czechia, indicating a high degree of market concentration alongside a long tail of smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io