Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in France - 2023

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in France (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average pulp; cotton linters pulp import price amounted to $1,233 per ton, shrinking by -42.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 90% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,960 per ton. From April 2023 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,873 per ton), while the price for Austria ($591 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in France (FOB) - 2022

The average pulp; cotton linters pulp export price stood at $3,008 per ton in 2022, rising by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $3,014 per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($3,500 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($1,876 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 Turkey (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in France

For the fourth consecutive year, France recorded growth in purchases abroad of pulp; cotton linters pulp, which increased by 17% to 13K tons in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp imports skyrocketed to $23M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
China	3.9	3.6	3.0	8.2	28.1%
Spain	3.4	3.7	4.8	5.8	19.5%
Austria	N/A	0.1	3.1	4.9	600.0%
United States	2.2	2.7	2.8	4.0	22.1%
Netherlands	N/A	N/A	0.6	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	0.2	0.2	0.0%
Total	9.5	10.1	14.5	23.1	34.5%

Top Suppliers of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp to France in 2022:

Netherlands (undefinedK tons)
Austria (6.0K tons)
China (2.8K tons)
Spain (2.8K tons)
United States (1.5K tons)

Exports of Pulp; Cotton Linters Pulp in France

Pulp; cotton linters pulp exports from France soared to 260 tons in 2022, rising by 3,703% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pulp; cotton linters pulp exports skyrocketed to $782K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.