Greece: 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 Greece

The revenue of the market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Greece amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 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 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached its peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2018, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Greece

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were exported from Greece; falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X in 2018. Overall, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of 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 in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tonnes) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tonnes), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades). The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Bulgaria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (-X% per year).

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 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Turkey, 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 Greece

In 2018, the amount of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) imported into Greece amounted to X tonnes, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2018: its value 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, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Greece, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Italy recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform