Slovakia: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2024

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Slovakia

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a slight contraction. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion 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, export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Italy ($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 Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into Slovakia totaled X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a notable 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Uruguay and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Uruguay and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton) were 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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