EU: Mechanical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Size in the EU

The EU mechanical wood pulp market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Production in the EU

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Mechanical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the six major exporters of mechanical wood pulp, namely Sweden, Germany, Croatia, the Netherlands, Denmark and Spain, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Finland (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest mechanical wood pulp supplying countries in the European Union were Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Denmark, Spain and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Finland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Croatia ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Mechanical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of mechanical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mechanical wood pulp imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Denmark (X%), France (X%) and Sweden (X%). The following importers - Slovenia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Denmark, Sweden, Slovenia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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