EU: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU chemical wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in the EU

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total export 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 was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of chemical wood pulp, namely Finland, Sweden and the Netherlands, represented more than half of total export. Portugal (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%) and Spain (X%). Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 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 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs 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 Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of chemical wood pulp, namely Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, represented more than half of total import. France (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest chemical wood pulp importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, Spain, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Spain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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