Global Recovered Paper Market Overview
Market Overview
In 
, the global recovered paper market decreased by -% to $, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Global consumption peaked at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption failed to regain the momentum.
In value terms, recovered paper production dropped to $ in estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, production decreased by -% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , production remained at a lower figure.
China ( tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of recovered paper production, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, recovered paper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. ( tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan ( tonnes), with a % share.
From 2007 to, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at +%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).
, the global recovered paper market decreased by -% to $, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Global consumption peaked at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption failed to regain the momentum.In value terms, recovered paper production dropped to $
in estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, production decreased by -% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , production remained at a lower figure.China (
tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of recovered paper production, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, recovered paper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. ( tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan ( tonnes), with a % share.From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of volume in China stood at +%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (-% per year) and Japan (-% per year).Consumption
In , consumption of recovered paper was finally on the rise to reach tonnes after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the consumption volume increased by % year-to-year. Global consumption peaked at tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The global recovered paper market value shrank to $ in , falling by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
, consumption of recovered paper was finally on the rise to reach tonnes after two years of decline. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the consumption volume increased by % year-to-year. Global consumption peaked at tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.The global recovered paper market value shrank to $
in , falling by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market reached the maximum level at $ in 2018; however, from 2019 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.Consumption By Country
China ( tonnes) remains the largest recovered paper consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, recovered paper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. ( tonnes), fourfold. Germany ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a % share.
From 2007 to, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled +%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+% per year) and Germany (+% per year).
In value terms, China ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($). It was followed by Japan.
In China, the recovered paper market expanded at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007-. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+% per year) and Japan (-% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of recovered paper per capita consumption in were Germany ( kg per person), South Korea ( kg per person) and Japan ( kg per person).
From 2007 to, the most notable rate of growth in terms of recovered paper per capita consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by India, while recovered paper per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
tonnes) remains the largest recovered paper consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, recovered paper consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. ( tonnes), fourfold. Germany ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a % share.From 2007 to
, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China totaled +%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+% per year) and Germany (+% per year).In value terms, China ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($). It was followed by Japan.In China, the recovered paper market expanded at an average annual rate of +
% over the period from 2007-. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (+% per year) and Japan (-% per year).The countries with the highest levels of recovered paper per capita consumption in
were Germany ( kg per person), South Korea ( kg per person) and Japan ( kg per person).From 2007 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of recovered paper per capita consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by India, while recovered paper per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for recovered paper worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
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