Austria - Chemical Wood Pulp (Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

Austria: Dissolving Wood Pulp Market Overview 2020

Dissolving Wood Pulp Market Size in Austria

The revenue of the dissolving wood pulp market in Austria amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, dissolving wood pulp consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Dissolving wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Production in Austria

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, dissolving wood pulp production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2018, the amount of dissolving wood pulp exported from Austria stood at X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, dissolving wood pulp exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, dissolving wood pulp exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for dissolving wood pulp exported from Austria were Ireland ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The UK (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average dissolving wood pulp export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the dissolving wood pulp export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for dissolving wood pulp reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of dissolving wood pulp were imported into Austria; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp imports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of dissolving wood pulp imports to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, Sweden (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving wood pulp import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dissolving wood pulp import price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for dissolving wood pulp reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for dissolving wood pulp remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Sweden ($X per tonne) and Belgium ($X per tonne), while the price for South Africa ($X per tonne) and Brazil ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform