Poland: Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2025

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Poland

The Polish bleached sulphite pulp market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 146% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a slight downturn. Bleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Poland

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 701,695,800% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of bleached sulphite pulp were exported from Poland; growing by 60% against the year before. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,932% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 927%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphite pulp exports from Poland, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphite pulp exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia amounted to +60.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-26.6% per year) and Russia (+45.2% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphite pulp exports from Poland, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia stood at +56.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+39.8% per year) and Hungary (+15.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -24.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Hungary (+57.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Poland

Bleached sulphite pulp imports into Poland soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 138% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphite pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphite pulp imports to Poland, with a combined 70% share of total imports. Finland, the Czech Republic, Brazil and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +63.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bleached sulphite pulp to Poland, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-9.1% per year) and Sweden (+53.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bleached sulphite pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -24.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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