Norway: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Norway

For the third consecutive year, the Norwegian dissolving grade wood pulp market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Dissolving grade wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Norway

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Norway

In 2022, the amount of dissolving grade wood pulp exported from Norway shrank to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Norway, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Norway, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Japan ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per ton) and Spain ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Norway

In 2022, dissolving grade wood pulp imports into Norway fell dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) was the main dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to Norway, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X kg), more than tenfold. Poland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France totaled X.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Norway, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at X.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a tangible increase. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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