Slovenia: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Slovenia

The Slovene sulphite wood pulp market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Slovenia

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 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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Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sulphite wood pulp exports from Slovenia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exports from Slovenia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphite wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 China (X%).

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sulphite wood pulp to Slovenia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) to Slovenia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sulphite 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 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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