France: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in France

In 2022, the French wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wood Pulp Production in France

In value terms, wood pulp production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from France

Wood pulp exports from France declined to X tons in 2022, waning by X% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from France, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Belgium, the United States, Poland, Portugal, Indonesia and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wood pulp exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, South Korea, the United States, Vietnam, Belgium, India, Portugal, Poland, Pakistan and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X.4%, 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

In 2022, the average wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against 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% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, imports of wood pulp into France was estimated at X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Spain, the United States, Chile and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest wood pulp suppliers to France were Brazil ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the United States, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Chile and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against 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% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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