Austria: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Austria

The Austrian unbleached sulphate pulp market contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Austria

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of unbleached sulphate pulp were exported from Austria; rising by 55% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Austria, with a combined 89% share of total exports. The UK, Italy, Ukraine and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +45.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest markets for unbleached sulphate pulp exported from Austria worldwide, together accounting for 89% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Ukraine and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +42.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($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 Slovenia (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphate pulp imported into Austria dropped markedly to X tons, reducing by -75.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 117%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Austria, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -7.0%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to Austria, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -7.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unbleached sulphate pulp import price increased by +78.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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