Benelux: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux sulphite wood pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Benelux

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -39.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 118%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together finishing at 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -22.8%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of -20.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -8.6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sulphite wood pulp export price decreased by -21.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 77%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.7%).

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 161% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the two major importers of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), namely the Netherlands and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -4.0%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of -3.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform