EU: Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in the EU

The EU unbleached sulphite pulp market fell to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Production in the EU

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphite pulp exported in the European Union reached X tons, increasing by 10% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 160% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, faced a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) represented the major exporters of unbleached sulphite pulp in the European Union, together amounting to approx. 69% of total exports. Italy (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Denmark (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 25% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - each finished at a 5.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +21.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest unbleached sulphite pulp supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 80% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of +10.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -34.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 250%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+21.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphite pulp imported in the European Union reduced rapidly to X tons, declining by -24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 96%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), generating a 23% share of total imports. Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Sweden increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Slovakia (+24.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +24.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-22.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (+45 p.p.) and Slovakia (+21 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Germany (-18.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphite pulp in the European Union, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

In Slovakia, unbleached sulphite pulp imports increased at an average annual rate of +28.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (+3.5% per year) and Germany (-16.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 52% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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