Switzerland: Wood Pulp Market 2022

Wood Pulp Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Swiss wood pulp market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in Switzerland

In value terms, wood pulp production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of wood pulp decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wood pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), eightfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Brazil ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood pulp exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of wood pulp imported into Switzerland surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest wood pulp supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood pulp imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Finland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Sweden ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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