Europe: Mechanical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Size in Europe

The Europe mechanical wood pulp market dropped to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Production in Europe

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons), Norway (X tons), Germany (X tons), Croatia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the main exporter of mechanical wood pulp in Europe, making up X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mechanical wood pulp supplying countries in Europe were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Croatia, the Netherlands, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 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%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Croatia ($X per ton) and Denmark ($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.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of mechanical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons), France (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main importers of mechanical wood pulp, together achieving X% of total imports. Slovenia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Serbia (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the UK (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mechanical wood pulp importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Slovenia, Serbia, the UK, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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