Malta: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2019

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Malta

The revenue of the market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in Malta

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached its maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Malta amounted to X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a moderate decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a temperate curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Canada (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Chile (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main exporters of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), together making up X% of total exports. Russia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Germany (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exports from Brazil stood at +X%. At the same time, Uruguay (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Finland (+X%), Germany (+X%), Chile (+X%), Russia (+X%), Spain (+X%) and Portugal (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%) and Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (+X p.p.), Indonesia (+X p.p.), Uruguay (+X p.p.), Finland (+X p.p.) and Chile (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Canada (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Canada ($X) and the U.S. ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, Finland, Indonesia, Sweden, Russia, Uruguay, Germany, Portugal, Spain and Malta, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the amount of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) imported into Malta stood at X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) continue to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. The U.S. (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. South Korea (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Japan (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Poland (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Spain (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. France, Italy and Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), South Korea (-X%), the U.S. (-X%) and the UK (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of China increased by +X% percentage points, while the U.S. (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Malta amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Turkey ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and South Korea ($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