Belgium: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian sulphite wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Sulphite wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Belgium

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sulphite wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Belgium

Sulphite wood pulp exports from Belgium surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, faced a dramatic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of sulphite wood pulp imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphite wood pulp suppliers to Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphite wood pulp import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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