Hungary: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Hungary

The Hungarian market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021, surging by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -23.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Hungary

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -26.5% against 2019 indices. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Hungary

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -81.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 555%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,319% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Hungary, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania stood at -22.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+54.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from Hungary, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania amounted to -21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+197.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 61% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 321%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Romania ($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 Austria (+92.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), when their volume decreased by -17.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp to Hungary, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+34.2% per year) and Finland (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Hungary, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+33.6% per year) and Finland (+10.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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