Poland: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Poland

The Polish dissolving grade wood pulp market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.7% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Poland

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 431%. Dissolving grade wood pulp production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 12,884% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 14,315%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from Poland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 141%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ukraine amounted to -2.9% per year.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into Poland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -85% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 312% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Poland, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +191.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-4.1% per year) and the United States (+71.9% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to Poland, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +203.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-2.9% per year) and the United States (+96.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 61%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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