EU: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in the EU

The EU sulphite wood pulp market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in the EU

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in the EU

Sulphite wood pulp exports reached X tons in 2022, surging by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany was the key exporter of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in the European Union, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Austria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports.

Germany was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Austria (X%) and Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Germany and Austria increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest sulphite wood pulp supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) were imported in the European Union; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) represented the key importer of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), generating X% of total imports. Italy (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Sweden (X%), Austria (X%), Slovakia (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Slovenia (X%) and Belgium (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphite wood pulp imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Slovakia (X%), Austria (X%), Italy (X%), Slovenia (X%), Belgium (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Italy, Belgium and France saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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