Austria: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Austria

The Austrian dissolving grade wood pulp market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Dissolving grade wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Austria

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production fell markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Austria

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp, when their volume increased by 71% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 842% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 671%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Austria, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovenia amounted to +15.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+1.9% per year) and Indonesia (+4.7% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Austria, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia totaled +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.6% per year) and Indonesia (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($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 Germany (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Austria

In 2022, purchases abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp increased by 7.7% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 94%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp imports to Austria, together accounting for 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +51.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to Austria were the Czech Republic ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 95% share of total imports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +53.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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