Libya: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

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

The Libyan market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp contracted markedly to $X in 2022, waning by -20.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Libya

In 2020, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Libya was estimated at X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. The exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Libya, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2015 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Libya

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp were imported into Libya; with a decrease of -12.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp supplier to Libya, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+21.2% per year) and Finland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to Libya were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Finland ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +18.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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