Bulgaria: Dissolving Wood Pulp Market Overview 2020

Dissolving Wood Pulp Market Size in Bulgaria

The revenue of the dissolving wood pulp market in Bulgaria amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, dissolving wood pulp consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Dissolving wood pulp consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

Dissolving wood pulp exports from Bulgaria amounted to X tonnes in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, dissolving wood pulp exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, dissolving wood pulp exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tonnes) was the main destination for dissolving wood pulp exports from Bulgaria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving wood pulp exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Egypt stood at -X%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving wood pulp exports from Bulgaria, comprising X% of total dissolving wood pulp exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Egypt stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average dissolving wood pulp export price amounted to $X per tonne, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, dissolving wood pulp export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Egypt amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of dissolving wood pulp were imported into Bulgaria; increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, dissolving wood pulp imports reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of dissolving wood pulp imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of dissolving wood pulp imports to Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total imports. Greece lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dissolving wood pulp suppliers to Bulgaria were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average dissolving wood pulp import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dissolving wood pulp import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for dissolving wood pulp attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the price for Greece ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform