Bulgaria: Overview of the Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2019

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Bulgaria

The revenue of the market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Bulgaria amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp reached its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Bulgaria

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were exported from Bulgaria; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume 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, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes), Romania (X tonnes) and Greece (X tonnes) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, Germany, Serbia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Moldova, Poland, Egypt and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tunisia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from Bulgaria were Turkey ($X), Romania ($X) and Greece ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, Germany, Serbia, Moldova, Poland, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Tunisia recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per tonne in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were imported into Bulgaria; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) totaled $X in 2018. Overall, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a measured shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Slovakia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Bulgaria were Greece ($X), Finland ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Finland experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform