Netherlands: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch bleached sulphate pulp market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 170% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of bleached sulphate pulp, which increased by 6.9% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphate pulp exports from the Netherlands, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+24.7% per year) and Belgium (+2.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphate pulp exports from the Netherlands, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+23.1% per year) and China (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

Bleached sulphate pulp imports into the Netherlands surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 19% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphate pulp imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +46.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 66% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +43.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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