Poland: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2024

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish semi-chemical wood pulp market decreased by -4.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight reduction. Semi-chemical wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Poland

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp exported from Poland contracted remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -31.8% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 2,560% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,726%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from Poland, accounting for a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +7.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for semi-chemical wood pulp exports from Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +26.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semi-chemical wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +17.9% per year.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of semi-chemical wood pulp, when their volume decreased by -10% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplier to Poland, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, semi-chemical wood pulp imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Estonia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Russia (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway stood at +2,193.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (-8.4% per year) and Russia (-18.8% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of semi-chemical wood pulp to Poland, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Estonia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway stood at +2,399.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Estonia (-6.0% per year) and Sweden (+6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average semi-chemical wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Estonia ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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