Poland: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2024

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

In 2021, the Polish market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 27% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 130%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) 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 posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 389% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 432% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Poland, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) 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 rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +29.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+73.2% per year) and Russia (+56.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from Poland, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +33.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+74.4% per year) and Russia (+62.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -18.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 25%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Poland

In 2021, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into Poland rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by 9.5% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Poland, with a combined 43% share of total imports. Germany, Brazil, Finland, the United States, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 50%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +14.6%), 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 soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Poland, with a combined 42% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +15.7%, recorded 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 import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were 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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