United Kingdom: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in the UK

After three years of decline, the UK market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from the UK

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from the UK declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Italy, France, Sweden and Falkland Islands (Malvinas) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into the UK

Imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp into the UK soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild decrease. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight slump. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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