Europe: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Europe

In 2022, the Europe market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Europe

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Finland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export. Portugal (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, 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 export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were imported in Europe; increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Poland (X%) and Spain (X%). The UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases 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 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Spain ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Belgium ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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