Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European 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, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

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 three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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) fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated measured growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in grades) structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades). At the same time, Belarus (X%), Poland (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belarus, Poland and Latvia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

In Russia, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at 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 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

Imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) rose notably to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Russia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Latvia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Latvia (X%), Russia (X%), Romania (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%) and Slovakia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Latvia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Russia and Latvia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Slovakia ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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