EU: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the EU

The EU dissolving grade wood pulp market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the EU

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Finland (X tons), Austria (X tons), France (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) represented the largest exporters of dissolving grade wood pulp, together committing X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Slovenia, Portugal, Austria and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main importer of dissolving grade wood pulp, comprising X% of total imports. Austria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of dissolving grade wood pulp. At the same time, Spain (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Austria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Ireland (X%), Sweden (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Austria, the Netherlands and Spain 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, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving grade wood pulp in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

In Germany, dissolving grade wood pulp imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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