Poland: Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish chemical wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Poland

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for chemical wood pulp exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, chemical wood pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average chemical wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, chemical wood pulp export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Brazil, Finland, the United States, Spain, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Brazil ($X) were the largest chemical wood pulp suppliers to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Portugal, Finland, Spain, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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