Lithuania: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2025

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Lithuania

The Lithuanian semi-chemical wood pulp market declined to $X in 2022, falling by -5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. Semi-chemical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Lithuania

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 8%. Semi-chemical wood pulp production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2020, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp exported from Lithuania reduced remarkably to X kg, dropping by -39.1% on 2019. In general, exports showed a precipitous slump. The smallest decline of -37.8% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports declined rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports faced a dramatic decrease. The smallest decline of -36.8% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X kg) was the main destination for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from Lithuania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled -77.6%.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled -70.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average semi-chemical wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 6.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +30.9% per year.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, purchases abroad of semi-chemical wood pulp decreased by -28.6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 908% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,734%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) was the main semi-chemical wood pulp supplier to Lithuania, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, semi-chemical wood pulp imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +29.3%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical wood pulp to Lithuania, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +39.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semi-chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 3,679% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform