France: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the French bleached sulphate pulp market, when its value increased by 28% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in France

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 32%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

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Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from France

Bleached sulphate pulp exports from France shrank rapidly to X tons in 2021, falling by -46.8% compared with 2020. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 10% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of bleached sulphate pulp exports from France, with a combined 85% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Germany, Poland and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +31.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest markets for bleached sulphate pulp exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 84% of total exports. Indonesia, Germany, Poland and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +36.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of bleached sulphate pulp were imported into France; with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 7.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a slight downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphate pulp imports to France, together accounting for 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Chile, Austria, Germany, the United States and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +76.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to France, together comprising 60% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Chile, Portugal, Germany, the United States, Austria and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 38%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +77.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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