Germany: Wood Pulp Market 2022

Wood Pulp Market Size in Germany

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the German wood pulp market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a slight downturn. Wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in Germany

In value terms, wood pulp production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, the amount of wood pulp exported from Germany totaled X tons, remaining constant against the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood pulp exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood pulp exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of wood pulp increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decrease. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (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 Germany were Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably countryorigin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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