France: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in France

The French unbleached sulphate pulp market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -35.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in France

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp decreased by -1.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 120,172% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 145,664%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from France, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, unbleached sulphate pulp exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +92.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+104.5% per year) and India (+740.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from France, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at +120.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+141.8% per year) and India (+780.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+39.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, purchases abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 58%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 99.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp imports to France, together comprising 65% of total imports. Spain, Finland, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +135.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unbleached sulphate pulp suppliers to France were Austria ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Finland, Italy and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +146.9%, saw 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

The average unbleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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