Austria: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Austria

The Austrian bleached sulphite pulp market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Austria

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 69%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, the amount of bleached sulphite pulp exported from Austria soared to X tons, rising by 61% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,932%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 2,390% 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

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main destinations of bleached sulphite pulp exports from Austria, together accounting for 76% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +406.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest markets for bleached sulphite pulp exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +465.5%, 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

In 2022, the average bleached sulphite pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bleached sulphite pulp export price increased by +65.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Austria

Bleached sulphite pulp imports into Austria declined to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -13% against 2021. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main bleached sulphite pulp supplier to Austria, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +10.9%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to Austria, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 6.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +10.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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