Belarus: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian dissolving grade wood pulp market increased by 41% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a deep contraction. Dissolving grade wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Belarus

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 2.7% against the previous year. Dissolving grade wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Belarus

Dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Belarus stood at X tons in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 3,262%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,856% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Belarus, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), threefold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price decreased by -7% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-19.2%).

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, imports of dissolving grade wood pulp into Belarus shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by -41.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 275%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 293% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-2.4% per year) and Russia (-22.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to Belarus were Russia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 97% share of total imports. Austria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.7%.

Austria, with a CAGR of -7.4%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :