Eastern Europe: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical 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% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 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 of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the largest exporter of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, making up X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Estonia (X%), Poland (X%) and Slovakia (X%). Belarus (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Estonia (X%) and Poland (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 and the Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Estonia, Poland and Belarus increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Poland (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 last decade, 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. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) was 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.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the main importer of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Russia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp imports into Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Latvia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%), Hungary (X%), Russia (X%) and Slovakia (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. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Latvia (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Slovakia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($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 totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: 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 period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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