Finland: Overview of the Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2019

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

The revenue of the market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Finland amounted to $X in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp reached its peak figure level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, consumption remained at a 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 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Finland

Exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Finland totaled X tonnes in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total exports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018. In general, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X tonnes) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Finland, accounting for 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 tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 Italy (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per tonne) and Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK, 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

Imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into Finland amounted to X tonnes in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) totaled $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Finland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Finland were Brazil ($X), Belgium ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, which accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($X per tonne) and Uruguay ($X per tonne), while the price for Belgium ($X per tonne) and Sweden ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform