France: 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 France

The revenue of the market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in France 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) continues to indicate a deep drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Consumption of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $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 drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

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

Exports from France

Exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from France totaled X tonnes in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from France, together comprising X% of total exports. Indonesia, Portugal, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from France were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, Portugal, Germany and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

In 2018, the imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into France totaled X tonnes, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) totaled $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Finland (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp to France, comprising X% of total imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades). The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

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. Overall, the import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform