Greece: Wood Pulp Market 2022

Wood Pulp Market Size in Greece

The Greek wood pulp market declined modestly to $X in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a noticeable descent. Wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in Greece

In value terms, wood pulp production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Greece

Wood pulp exports from Greece skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by X% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Greece, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria totaled +X%.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) also remains the key foreign market for wood pulp exports from Greece.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bulgaria totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bulgaria.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bulgaria amounted to +X% per year.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Greece, 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 United States (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 Greece were the United States ($X), Finland ($X) and Brazil ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded 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

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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