Austria: Overview of the Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2021

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Austria

In 2020, the Austrian dissolving grade wood pulp market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Dissolving grade wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Austria

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production shrank markedly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production posted notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Austria

In 2020, shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the fifth year in a row after nine years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports contracted sharply to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Austria, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dissolving grade wood pulp exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Poland saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Austria

Dissolving grade wood pulp imports into Austria fell dramatically to X tonnes in 2020, declining by -X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tonnes), the Czech Republic (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp imports to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to Austria were South Africa ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Brazil ($X per tonne) and South Africa ($X per tonne), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) and Sweden ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dissolving grade wood pulp in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of dissolving grade wood pulp consumption was China (6.8M tonnes), comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Indonesia (800K tonnes), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (718K tonnes), with a 6% share.

What are the largest producers of dissolving grade wood pulp in the world?

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China (3.6M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of dissolving grade wood pulp production, comprising approx. 30% of total volume. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Indonesia (1.3M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (1.3M tonnes), with a 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp to Austria?

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In value terms, the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to Austria were South Africa ($6.4M), Sweden ($4M) and the Czech Republic ($3.7M), together comprising 84% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of dissolving grade wood pulp from Austria?

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In value terms, the largest markets for dissolving grade wood pulp exported from Austria were Ireland ($44M), Germany ($40M) and Indonesia ($11M), with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic and China, which together accounted for a further 16%.

What is the average export price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Austria?

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The average dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $720 per tonne in 2020, falling by -19.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Austria?

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The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $629 per tonne in 2020, reducing by -10.2% against the previous year.