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

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

In 2022, the German market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 12% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Germany

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Germany

Exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Germany surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Germany, together comprising 55% of total exports. China, the Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, Finland, Spain, Slovenia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports. China, the Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, Spain, Finland, Turkey and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +35.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and China ($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 the Czech Republic (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were imported into Germany; waning by -1.9% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.7%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Germany, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Uruguay, Portugal, the United States, Spain, Chile and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +7.5%), 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 Germany were Brazil ($X), Sweden ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports. The United States, Uruguay, Portugal, Spain, Chile and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +9.9%, 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, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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