Portugal: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Portugal

The Portuguese dissolving grade wood pulp market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Portugal

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate increase 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Portugal

Dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Portugal declined to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2015 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2015 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last seven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2015 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 Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Portugal, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled X%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Portugal.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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