France: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in France

In 2022, the French market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in France

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from France

For the fourth year in a row, France recorded decline in shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, which decreased by -5.1% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from France, together comprising 57% of total exports. Spain, Vietnam, South Korea, India, Belgium, the United States, Portugal, Poland, Indonesia and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +305.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 58% of total exports. Spain, South Korea, the United States, Vietnam, Belgium, India, Portugal, Poland, Pakistan and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

India, with a CAGR of +170.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Vietnam (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into France

Imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp into France was estimated at X tons in 2022, with an increase of 5.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 8.7%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to France, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Finland, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Spain, the United States, Chile and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +70.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to France were Brazil ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. Finland, Belgium, Italy, Germany, the United States, Portugal, Spain, Chile and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +72.1%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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