Germany: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in Germany

In value terms, wood pulp production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Germany

Wood pulp exports from Germany surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

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

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

Japan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, wood pulp imports into Germany declined modestly to X tons, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Brazil ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest wood pulp suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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