France: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in France

The French market for pulp from fibres other than wood reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in France

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 90%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from France, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +28.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-29.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-11.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from France, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +27.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-16.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+3.8% per year).

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 9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 85%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Turkey (+44.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of pulp from fibres other than wood, when their volume decreased by -5.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +14.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to France, together comprising 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +178.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to France, together comprising 62% of total imports. Austria, the Philippines, the United States and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +128.4%, recorded 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

The average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 the Philippines ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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