Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls and sheets expanded from 31.6 thousand t in 2018 to 39 thousand t in 2020. This growth was primarily driven by the European ban on exports of recycled paper to China, which took effect in late 2017 and created a sustained surplus of waste paper in Europe. The surplus lowered raw material costs for paper producers, supporting increased production and imports. Consumer preferences also shifted, with rising demand for wet wipes and unbleached, unfragranced toilet paper.

Market volume dipped to 35.1 thousand t in 2021 before rebounding to 42.7 thousand t in 2022. The recovery occurred despite record inflation above 15% and an energy crisis that raised manufacturing costs across the industry. By 2023, the market settled at 38.8 thousand t. In 2025, several Czech producers of paper hygiene products were recognized with the national Czech quality award, strengthening consumer trust in local brands.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Czechia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2018-2021

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2018-2021

In 2021, Czechia produced 6 K t of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, marking a significant 20.0% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 13.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 8 K t, while the lowest was in 2020 at 5 K t. The most substantial drop occurred in 2020, with a sharp decline of 36.6%.

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

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year contraction, exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Czechia rebounded in 2021. The export volume reached 881 t, up by 14.0% compared to 2020. Despite this recent uptick, exports decreased by 46.5% over the period from 2018 to 2021, averaging an annual decline of 18.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 773 t, which also saw the largest decline of 46.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Czech exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets were Germany, Slovakia, and Poland. Germany accounted for 39.7% of exports in kind, Slovakia for 28.5%, and Poland for 13.7%. Together, these three countries represented 82.0% 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 a two-year decline, the value of exports for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Czechia increased in 2021. Exports stood at 1 977 K $ US, reflecting a moderate rise of 8.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, export value decreased by 29.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -11.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 818 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland remained the principal buyers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Czechia in value terms. Germany contributed 28.1% of export value, Slovakia 27.4%, and Poland 9.4%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 64.9% 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 household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Czechia declined in 2021. Import volume was recorded at 30 018 t, showing a robust decrease of 13.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 14.1%, with a CAGR of 4.5%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 34 776 t, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 19.2%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Italy, and Romania formed the core group of suppliers for imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Czechia. Poland accounted for 37.8% of imports in kind, Italy for 27.4%, and Romania for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 75.8% 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, K $ US

Following a two-year gain, the value of imports for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Czechia declined in 2021. Imports reached 35 874 K $ US, corresponding to a limited decrease of 5.1% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 8.1%, with a CAGR of 2.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 37 811 K $ US, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 12.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Italy, and Romania were the primary suppliers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Czechia in value terms. Poland represented 32.0% of import value, Italy 25.7%, and Romania 10.3%. Jointly, these three suppliers accounted for 68.0% of total import value.

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

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