Italy: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Italy

The Italian dissolving grade wood pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Dissolving grade wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Italy

In 2022, approx. X tons of dissolving grade wood pulp were exported from Italy; rising by 353% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 265%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Italy, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled +53.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Spain (-21.0% per year).

In value terms, Austria ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for dissolving grade wood pulp exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +27.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -69.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+53.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Italy

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 106%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to Italy, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +44.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-14.5% per year) and Finland (-13.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Italy, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +40.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.1% per year) and France (-18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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