Europe: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Europe

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Europe bleached sulphate pulp market, when its value increased by 30% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Europe

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -21.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of bleached sulphate pulp, when their volume decreased by -3.8% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 10%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together amounting to 60% of total export. Russia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 9.5% share, followed by Portugal (7.6%), Spain (6.3%) and Germany (5.5%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 61% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of bleached sulphate pulp increased by 1.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.6%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of bleached sulphate pulp imports in 2021 were Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together accounting for 57% of total import. France (X tons) took an 8.6% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (6.3%) and Spain (6%). The following importers - the UK (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up 12% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 55% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, Spain, the UK, Austria, Belgium, Sweden and Russia, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main importing countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +8.7%, saw 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 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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