Poland: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish bleached sulphate pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Poland

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -17.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of bleached sulphate pulp increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 399%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 445%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Poland, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +29.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+73.3% per year) and Russia (+56.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Poland, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +33.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+74.5% per year) and Russia (+62.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, bleached sulphate pulp export price decreased by -18.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of bleached sulphate pulp were imported into Poland; with an increase of 6.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +2.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphate pulp imports to Poland, with a combined 43% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Sweden ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Poland, together comprising 42% of total imports.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +15.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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