Iceland: Dissolving Wood Pulp Market Overview 2020

Dissolving Wood Pulp Market Size in Iceland

The revenue of the dissolving wood pulp market in Iceland amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dissolving wood pulp market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Iceland

In 2018, the amount of dissolving wood pulp exported from Iceland stood at X kg, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp exports, however, continue to indicate an outstanding increase. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp exports reached their peak figure at X kg in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp exports, however, continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp exports attained their maximum at $X in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2018, South Africa (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Brazil (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) represented the largest exporters of dissolving wood pulp in the world, committing X% of total export. Sweden (X tonnes) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. Norway (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Portugal (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Brazil ($X) and South Africa ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Brazil recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the dissolving wood pulp export price in Iceland amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the dissolving wood pulp export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for dissolving wood pulp attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Indonesia ($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 Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Iceland

Dissolving wood pulp imports into Iceland amounted to X tonnes in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Iceland imports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate a perceptible deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Iceland imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates dissolving wood pulp imports structure, resulting at X tonnes, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. India (X tonnes) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Indonesia (X%) and Germany (X%). Japan (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dissolving wood pulp imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, India (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Austria (+X%), Japan (+X%), Thailand (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Germany (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.), Indonesia (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.) and Japan (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving wood pulp into Iceland, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the dissolving wood pulp import price in Iceland amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dissolving wood pulp import price, however, continues to indicate a deep decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Iceland import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($X per tonne) and the U.S. ($X per tonne), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) and Austria ($X per tonne) were 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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform