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Germany - Chemical Wood Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 19, 2024

Germany Sees a Sharp Decrease in Chemical Wood Pulp Imports, Dropping to $2.4B in 2023

Germany Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

In 2023, imports of chemical wood pulp into Germany reduced to 3.2M tons, which is down by -13% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 4.4M tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chemical wood pulp imports fell sharply to $2.4B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked at $3.1B in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.Germany Chemical Wood Pulp Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Chemical Wood Pulp in Germany (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Sweden558520549458498524394342407463393
Finland418471378428395451512276370378382
Brazil638653711651673801582227384547347
Netherlands26.652.644.937.151.767.752.3318547508288
Austria12745.429.035.148.070.448.872.181.6189198
United States224213187176135140173129121149152
Portugal23521823519023728515696.0150200141
Spain25725920913216120212394.115480.9107
Others533378369426447572479385450526403
Total3,0172,8102,7122,5332,6453,1142,5201,9392,6663,0402,410

Imports by Country

Finland (550K tons), Brazil (504K tons) and Sweden (497K tons) were the main suppliers of chemical wood pulp imports to Germany, together accounting for 48% of total imports. the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest chemical wood pulp suppliers to Germany were Sweden ($393M), Finland ($382M) and Brazil ($347M), together comprising 47% of total imports. the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, Portugal and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +26.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports by Type

In 2023, bleached sulphate pulp (3.1M tons) was the main type of chemical wood pulp supplied to Germany, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, unbleached sulphate pulp (131K tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by bleached sulphite pulp (44K tons), with a 1.4% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of bleached sulphate pulp imports stood at -2.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: unbleached sulphate pulp (-1.3% per year) and bleached sulphite pulp (-11.9% per year).

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp ($2.3B) constituted the largest type of chemical wood pulp supplied to Germany, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by unbleached sulphate pulp ($84M), with a 3.5% share of total imports. It was followed by bleached sulphite pulp, with a 2.4% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the chemical wood pulp price amounted to $745 per ton (CIF, Germany), with a decrease of -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $818 per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($1,225 per ton), while the price for Spain ($584 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chemical wood pulp market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1660 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, unbleached
  • FCL 1661 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, bleached
  • FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached
  • FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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