Austria: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in Austria

The Austrian wood pulp market fell slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight shrinkage. Wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Production in Austria

In value terms, wood pulp production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood pulp were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from Austria, together comprising X% 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 Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for wood pulp exported from Austria worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Germany ($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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, the amount of wood pulp imported into Austria fell to X tons, reducing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood pulp suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. 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 somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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