France: Wood Pulp Market 2022

Wood Pulp Market Size in France

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the French wood pulp market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. Wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in France

In value terms, wood pulp production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of wood pulp was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Vietnam, South Korea and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood pulp exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Vietnam, South Korea and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of wood pulp imported into France dropped to X tons, waning by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Chile, Austria and the United States, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, 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 wood pulp suppliers to France were Brazil ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Chile, the United States, Portugal and Austria, which together accounted for a further X 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 2021, the average wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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