Benelux: Wood Pulp Market 2023

Wood Pulp Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux wood pulp market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Wood Pulp Production in Benelux

In value terms, wood pulp production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the fourth year in a row, Benelux recorded growth in shipments abroad of wood pulp, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the major exporter of wood pulp, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest wood pulp supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, wood pulp exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the wood pulp imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%).

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