Poland: Chemical Wood Pulp Market Overview 2020

Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Poland

The revenue of the chemical wood pulp market in Poland amounted to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chemical wood pulp consumption increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the chemical wood pulp market attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Poland

In value terms, chemical wood pulp production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, chemical wood pulp production continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chemical wood pulp production attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2018, the exports of chemical wood pulp from Poland stood at X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chemical wood pulp exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, chemical wood pulp exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +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

In 2018, the average chemical wood pulp export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the chemical wood pulp export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

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

Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2018, the amount of chemical wood pulp imported into Poland stood at X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chemical wood pulp imports increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, the total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chemical wood pulp imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tonnes), Finland (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Brazil, Spain, Germany, Uruguay and Russia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chemical wood pulp suppliers to Poland were Finland ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Germany, Uruguay and Russia, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the chemical wood pulp import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for chemical wood pulp reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for chemical wood pulp remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the countries with the highest prices were the U.S. ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($X per tonne) and Uruguay ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox AI Platform