Finland: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Finland

In 2021, the Finnish market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Finland

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Finland

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were exported from Finland; surging by 3.2% on 2020. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +86.4% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Finland, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+2.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from Finland, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +12.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Finland

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -36.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Finland, with a combined 91% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Brazil and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 7.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +88.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Finland, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +89.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Uruguay ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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