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Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Size in France
In 2022, the French mechanical wood pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Mechanical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Mechanical Wood Pulp Production in France
In value terms, mechanical wood pulp production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a sharp downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Mechanical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Mechanical Wood Pulp Exports
Exports from France
After four years of growth, overseas shipments of mechanical wood pulp decreased by -86.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 755% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, mechanical wood pulp exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 437% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Spain (X tons) was the main destination for mechanical wood pulp exports from France, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, mechanical wood pulp exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +38.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+26.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+4.5% per year).
In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for mechanical wood pulp exports from France, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 15% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to +26.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+34.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.5% per year).
Export Prices by Country
In 2022, the average mechanical wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Luxembourg (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mechanical Wood Pulp Imports
Imports into France
In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of mechanical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -27.7% to X tons. In general, imports showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, mechanical wood pulp imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main mechanical wood pulp supplier to France, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden (X tons), with a 1.2% share of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.1% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-2.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-23.7% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mechanical wood pulp to France, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 0.7% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +29.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-5.2% per year) and the Netherlands (-23.7% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average mechanical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+27.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- FCL 1654 - Mechanical wood pulp
Country coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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