Italy: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Italy

In 2022, the Italian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Italy

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Italy

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Italy, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Italy were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Greece ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were imported into Italy; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uruguay (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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