France: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in France

In 2022, the French chemical wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Chemical wood pulp consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in France

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Chemical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of chemical wood pulp exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Vietnam, Germany, India, South Korea, Portugal, Poland, Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for chemical wood pulp exported from France were Italy ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, Vietnam, India, South Korea, Portugal, Poland, Pakistan, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average chemical wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Portugal ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) and China ($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 Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of chemical wood pulp into France was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Spain, the United States and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest chemical wood pulp suppliers to France were Brazil ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Spain, the United States and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 average chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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