Finland: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2024

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Finland

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Finland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Finland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from Finland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Finland

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Brazil, Austria, Spain and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Finland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Brazil, Austria, Spain and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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