Scandinavia: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

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

The Scandinavia market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports in Scandinavia

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -0.8% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period 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 exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons), together resulting at 100% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +7.2%).

In value terms, Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Finland, with a CAGR of +6.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.7%).

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

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -10.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 59% of total imports. Finland (X tons) took a 23% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Norway (12%) and Denmark (6.3%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp imports into Sweden stood at -3.0%. At the same time, Norway (+9.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +9.8% from 2012-2021. Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Finland (-12.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Sweden (+12 p.p.), Norway (+8.7 p.p.) and Denmark (+2.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Finland saw its share reduced by -23.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in Scandinavia, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Norway, with a 12% share.

In Sweden, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) plunged by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (-13.0% per year) and Norway (+10.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, surging by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Denmark ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform