Poland: Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2025

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in Poland

After four years of decline, the Polish unbleached sulphite pulp market increased by 28% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Unbleached sulphite pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Production in Poland

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of unbleached sulphite pulp decreased by -76.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 788% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 225%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for unbleached sulphite pulp exports from Poland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +25.3%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for unbleached sulphite pulp exports from Poland.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +33.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphite pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 217% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +6.4% per year.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of unbleached sulphite pulp, when their volume increased by 54% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 196% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 134%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) was the main unbleached sulphite pulp supplier to Poland, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +11.8%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphite pulp to Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +15.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphite pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unbleached sulphite pulp import price increased by +9.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +3.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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