Germany: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Overview 2020

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Germany

The revenue of the sulphite wood pulp market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp consumption, however, continues to indicate an abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Sulphite wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Germany

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sulphite wood pulp production continues to indicate a drastic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, sulphite wood pulp production attained its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, sulphite wood pulp production growth failed to regain its momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2018, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exported from Germany amounted to X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, sulphite wood pulp exports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp exports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from Germany, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tonnes), twofold. France (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest markets for sulphite wood pulp exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, China, Denmark, India, the UK, Belgium, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main countries of destination, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was India ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 India, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2018, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) imported into Germany totaled X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, sulphite wood pulp imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, sulphite wood pulp imports, however, continue to indicate a significant shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp imports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Norway (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of sulphite wood pulp imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sulphite wood pulp suppliers to Germany were France ($X), Norway ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Finland recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, sulphite wood pulp import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a 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. ($X per tonne), while the price for Sweden ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform