Czech Republic: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Czech unbleached sulphate pulp market, when its value increased by 1% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 1,508%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp increased by 193% to X tons, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 179,900% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 11,250%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from the Czech Republic, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain amounted to +192.6%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +943.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 256% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw resilient growth. 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 failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +256.3% per year.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of unbleached sulphate pulp were imported into the Czech Republic; jumping by 52% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 152% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Estonia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +62.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unbleached sulphate pulp suppliers to the Czech Republic were Estonia ($X), Russia ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of +67.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +51.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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