Eastern Europe: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European chemical wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth 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 appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (X%) and Belarus (X%). The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chemical wood pulp exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Poland (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Slovakia (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest chemical wood pulp supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

In Russia, chemical wood pulp exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping 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% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importer of chemical wood pulp in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (X%), Romania (X%), Hungary (X%) and Russia (X%). Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (X%), Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Russia (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Poland (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Slovakia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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