Scandinavia: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Scandinavia

In 2021, the Scandinavia dissolving grade wood pulp market decreased by -19% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in Scandinavia

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, Scandinavia recorded growth in overseas shipments of dissolving grade wood pulp, which increased by 17% to X tons in 2021. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +45.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the major exporters of dissolving grade wood pulp in Scandinavia, together achieving 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), constituting a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +12.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, overseas purchases of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -2.1% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 43%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the largest importer of dissolving grade wood pulp, creating 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), comprising a 27% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to dissolving grade wood pulp imports into Sweden stood at -4.1%. Finland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Finland increased by +5.4 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving grade wood pulp in Scandinavia, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden totaled -6.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform