Scandinavia: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia semi-chemical wood pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of semi-chemical wood pulp decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports fell to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured expansion 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 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplying countries in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Norway, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of semi-chemical wood pulp were imported in Scandinavia; rising by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of semi-chemical wood pulp, namely Sweden, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the semi-chemical wood pulp imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp in Scandinavia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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