Europe: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Europe

The Europe semi-chemical wood pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Europe

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of semi-chemical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Estonia (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Russia (X%), Norway (X%) and Germany (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplying countries in Europe were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Estonia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Russia, Germany and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 Germany ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, semi-chemical wood pulp imports in Europe rose remarkably to X tons, surging by X% against 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of semi-chemical wood pulp, namely Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Italy (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

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

In terms of the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were 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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