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Germany: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German bleached sulphate pulp market increased by 29% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Germany

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of bleached sulphate pulp were exported from Germany; approximately mirroring 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 16%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Germany, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+4.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Germany, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Austria was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+5.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+15.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 38% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Germany

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of bleached sulphate pulp increased by 6.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphate pulp imports to Germany, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Brazil ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Germany, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +38.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 30% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bleached sulphate pulp in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of bleached sulphate pulp consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and Japan, with a combined 55% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of bleached sulphate pulp in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of bleached sulphate pulp production in 2020 were the United States, Brazil and China, with a combined 46% share of global production. Indonesia, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Japan, Chile, Uruguay, Portugal, India and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

What are the leading suppliers of bleached sulphate pulp to Germany?

In value terms, the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Germany were Sweden, the Netherlands and Finland, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Brazil, the United States, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Uruguay, Chile and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

What are the leading importers of bleached sulphate pulp from Germany?

In value terms, the largest markets for bleached sulphate pulp exported from Germany were Austria, China and Poland, with a combined 47% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Italy, the Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Slovenia, Portugal, Switzerland and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

What is the average export price for bleached sulphate pulp in Germany?

The average bleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $524 per ton in 2020, shrinking by -16.2% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bleached sulphate pulp in Germany?

In 2020, the average bleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $529 per ton, with a decrease of -18.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bleached sulphate pulp market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1663 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, bleached

Country coverage:

Germany

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024