Italy: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian unbleached sulphate pulp market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a resilient increase. Unbleached sulphate pulp consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Italy surged to X tons, rising by 85% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 114,702% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 43,520% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main destinations of unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Italy, together accounting for 88% of total exports. Romania, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +124.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unbleached sulphate pulp exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Albania ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +146.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 39% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 127%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, overseas purchases of unbleached sulphate pulp increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest unbleached sulphate pulp supplier to Italy, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to +18.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.0% per year) and Russia (+25.7% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Italy, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden totaled +20.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+22.2% per year) and France (+133.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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