Eastern Europe: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European wood pulp market 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% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Wood Pulp Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, wood pulp production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year 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 relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the major exporter of wood pulp, creating 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) took a minor share of total exports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of wood pulp. At the same time, Belarus (X%), Poland (X%) and Estonia (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. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Belarus (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to 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, surging 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 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of wood pulp, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importer of wood pulp in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Latvia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%), Russia (X%), Hungary (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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wood pulp in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at 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, rising 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%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were 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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