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Ireland - Chemical Wood Pulp (Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Ireland: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Ireland

For the third consecutive year, the Irish dissolving grade wood pulp market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -11.4% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by 99.9% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 103,888% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 579,822% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled -100.0%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Ireland.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to -100.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 458% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +37.3% per year.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Ireland

Dissolving grade wood pulp imports into Ireland was estimated at X tons in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp imports to Ireland, with a combined 87% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to Ireland were the United States ($X), South Africa ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Canada, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+5.9%), 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 dissolving grade wood pulp in the world?

The country with the largest volume of dissolving grade wood pulp consumption was China, accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, sevenfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of dissolving grade wood pulp in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of dissolving grade wood pulp production in 2021 were China, the United States and South Africa, with a combined 43% share of global production. Canada, Brazil, Malaysia, Sweden, Austria, Finland, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, India and Lao People's Democratic Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

What are the leading suppliers of dissolving grade wood pulp to Ireland?

In value terms, the United States, Canada and Austria appeared to be the largest dissolving grade wood pulp suppliers to Ireland, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Ireland?

In 2021, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $1,281 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year.

What is the average import price for dissolving grade wood pulp in Ireland?

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $1,100 per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -6.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for dissolving grade wood pulp in Ireland. 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 1667 - Dissolving wood pulp

Country coverage:

Ireland

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ireland
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023