Italy: 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 Italy

The revenue of the market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Italy amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp reached its peak figure level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. Over the period under review, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached its maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Italy

In 2018, the amount of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exported from Italy amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) totaled $X in 2018. Overall, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Italy, together accounting for 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 Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per tonne) and Slovenia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) and Romania ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Italy

In 2018, the imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into Italy amounted to X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X tonnes) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Uruguay (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Uruguay (+X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp to Italy, comprising X% of total imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades). The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Uruguay (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform