Czech Republic: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the Czech Republic

The Czech dissolving grade wood pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the Czech Republic

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from the Czech Republic, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into the Czech Republic

Dissolving grade wood pulp imports into the Czech Republic fell sharply to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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