Malta: Dissolving Wood Pulp Market 2020

Dissolving Wood Pulp Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the dissolving wood pulp market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, leveling off at 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). Overall, dissolving wood pulp consumption continues to indicate an extraordinary expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the dissolving wood pulp market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the amount of dissolving wood pulp exported from Malta amounted to X kg, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, dissolving wood pulp exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, dissolving wood pulp exports reached their peak of X kg. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of dissolving wood pulp exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, dissolving wood pulp exports reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of dissolving wood pulp exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, South Africa (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main exporters of dissolving wood pulp in the world, comprising X% of total export. Sweden (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%). Norway (X tons), Finland (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Japan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Brazil, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Brazil ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Brazil experienced the highest growth rate of exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the dissolving wood pulp export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the dissolving wood pulp export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for dissolving wood pulp reached their maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dissolving Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Malta

Dissolving wood pulp imports into Malta totaled X kg in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, dissolving wood pulp imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dissolving wood pulp imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, dissolving wood pulp imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, dissolving wood pulp imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China dominates dissolving wood pulp imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2018. India (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Indonesia (X tons) and Germany (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Japan (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dissolving wood pulp imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, India (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Austria (+X%), Japan (+X%), Thailand (+X%), the U.S. (+X%) and Germany (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.), Indonesia (+X p.p.), Germany (+X p.p.) and Japan (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving wood pulp into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In China, dissolving wood pulp imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the dissolving wood pulp import price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the dissolving wood pulp import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the import prices for dissolving wood pulp reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for dissolving wood pulp failed to regain its momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the U.S. ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform