Austria: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 12% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Austria

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Austria

In 2021, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Austria dropped significantly to X tons, waning by -15% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 58%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Austria, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+8.3% per year) and Germany (-13.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from Austria, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (+7.9% per year) and Germany (-12.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Austria

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), when their volume increased by 0.8% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 6.7%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Austria, together accounting for 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Slovakia, Finland, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Chile and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Austria were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uruguay, Finland, Slovakia, Spain, Russia, Portugal, Chile and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +56.6%, saw 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

In 2021, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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