France: Overview of the Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2021

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

The French market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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) fell modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

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

Exports from France

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were exported from France; waning by -X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) shrank sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Indonesia (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, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China 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 export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per tonne in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Indonesia ($X per tonne) and China ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) and Portugal ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into France

For the third consecutive year, France recorded decline in supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. Overall, imports showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) declined modestly to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp to France, accounting for 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. Uruguay (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Uruguay (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Uruguay (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per tonne) and Uruguay ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($X per tonne) and the U.S. ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of consumption of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in 2020 were the U.S. (40M tonnes), China (34M tonnes) and Japan (8.5M tonnes), together comprising 38% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in the world?

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The U.S. (41M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Brazil (16M tonnes), twofold. China (10M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to France?

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In value terms, Brazil ($373M) constituted the largest supplier of soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp to France, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($181M), with a 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a 7.4% share.

What are the leading importers of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from France?

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In value terms, Italy ($56M), Indonesia ($48M) and China ($42M) were the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from France worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in France?

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The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $491 per tonne in 2020, waning by -18% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in France?

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The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $693 per tonne in 2020, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year.