Ireland: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Overview 2020

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the sulphite wood pulp market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total market indicated slight growth 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, sulphite wood pulp consumption decreased by -X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the sulphite wood pulp market attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the sulphite wood pulp market remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Ireland

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp production, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, sulphite wood pulp production attained its peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2018, sulphite wood pulp production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2018, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exported from Ireland amounted to X kg, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp exports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 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 failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp exports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of sulphite wood pulp exports from Ireland, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for sulphite wood pulp exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total sulphite wood pulp exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sulphite wood pulp export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sulphite wood pulp export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) were imported into Ireland; surging by X% against the previous year. In general, sulphite wood pulp imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sulphite wood pulp imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of sulphite wood pulp imports to Ireland, 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 Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sulphite wood pulp to Ireland, comprising X% of total sulphite wood pulp imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the sulphite wood pulp import price, however, continues to indicate a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) attained their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform