Finland: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish market for pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 113% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Finland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of pulp from fibres other than wood, when their volume decreased by -31.8% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 88,936% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 20,226% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Finland, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania (X kg), with a 1.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Estonia totaled +50.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (-52.7% per year) and China (-87.2% per year).

In value terms, Estonia ($X), Lithuania ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pulp from fibres other than wood exported from Finland worldwide, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +87.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 85% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 340% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+297.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Finland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 92% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier to Finland, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-13.7% per year) and Germany (-13.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Finland, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-14.9% per year) and Germany (-5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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