Netherlands: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in the Netherlands

For the fifth consecutive year, the Dutch bleached sulphite pulp market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 63% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption posted a prominent increase. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of bleached sulphite pulp decreased by -5.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 227% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphite pulp exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-36.2% per year) and the United States (+7,177.8% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphite pulp exports from the Netherlands, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled -15.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+13,062.0% per year) and Germany (-31.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bleached sulphite pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 62%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+80.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, purchases abroad of bleached sulphite pulp increased by 51% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 155%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 115%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to the Netherlands, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Portugal (X tons), with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+5.7% per year) and Portugal (-44.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to the Netherlands, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +3.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.8% per year) and Portugal (-43.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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