Folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard experienced significant fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 157.1 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption fell sharply to 96.1 thousand tonnes in 2019 and further to a low of 68.5 thousand tonnes in 2021. A strong recovery followed, with market volume rising to 102.8 thousand tonnes in 2022 and peaking at 144.5 thousand tonnes in 2023, before declining to 122.1 thousand tonnes in 2024.

In value terms, the market showed a different trajectory. After a slight dip to 193.6 million US dollars in 2019, the market value grew consistently to reach 315.5 million US dollars in 2022. However, value then contracted to 275.6 million US dollars in 2023 and further to 215.8 million US dollars in 2024, indicating shifts in pricing or product composition alongside the physical volume changes.

Domestic production levels and trade flows contributed to the market's dynamics. Production fell from 117.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 90.8 thousand tonnes in 2019, then recovered to over 130 thousand tonnes by 2022 before moderating. Changes in net trade, with exports often surpassing imports, played a role in determining the volume available for domestic consumption during this volatile period.

Production folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Czechia's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 247.7 million US dollars, marking a 15.4% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 26.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 177.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.4%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 21.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Czechia's production of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 120.6 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 7.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 2.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 90.8 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 22.9%. The biggest increase happened in 2020, with a surge of 23.7%.

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

Exports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 49.1 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2021 at 112.0 thousand tonnes, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.3 times. In 2021, Czechia exported 112.0 thousand tonnes of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard, reflecting a notable year-over-year increase of 24.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 23.8%, whereas the most significant rise was in 2020, with an 82.8% jump.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and France were the key partners for Czechia's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 29.2% of exports, Austria for 16.5%, and France for 12.3%. Together, these three countries made up 58.1% 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, M $ US

The value of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard exported from Czechia has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 158.3 million US dollars, representing a 4.8% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 25.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland formed the main cluster of markets for Czechia's exports in value terms. Germany held a 24.5% share, Austria 15.3%, and Switzerland 11.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 51.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Czechia's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard have increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 59.9 thousand tonnes, which is 16.5% higher than in 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 42.3%, with an average annual decline of 16.7%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 51.4 thousand tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019, falling by 47.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Poland were the key partners for Czechia's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 49.3% of imports, Austria for 19.6%, and Poland for 8.5%. Together, these three countries made up 77.4% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

In 2021, Czechia's imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases made from non-corrugated paper or paperboard were valued at 159.9 million US dollars, showing a 12.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 14.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a slight drop of 0.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Austria, and Poland were the main markets for Czechia's imports in value terms. Germany held a 35.7% share, Austria 19.4%, and Poland 11.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 66.1% of total import flows.

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

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