Slovakia: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak bleached sulphate pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Slovakia

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of bleached sulphate pulp, when their volume decreased by -18.7% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of bleached sulphate pulp exports from Slovakia, with a combined 43% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +20.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest markets for bleached sulphate pulp exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Romania, Serbia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina and France, which together accounted for a further 52%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +19.5%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average bleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Slovakia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of bleached sulphate pulp decreased by -7.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphate pulp imports to Slovakia, with a combined 88% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Uruguay, the United States and Germany, which together accounted for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Slovakia were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Uruguay, the United States and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +20.9%, saw 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

The average bleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 31% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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