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Scandinavia: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Scandinavia

For the third consecutive year, the Scandinavia unbleached sulphate pulp market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphate pulp exported in Scandinavia rose markedly to X tons, growing by 5.7% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons), together accounting for 99.9% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +295.8%).

In value terms, the largest unbleached sulphate pulp supplying countries in Scandinavia were Finland ($X) and Sweden ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Finland, with a CAGR of +268.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 27%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.5%).

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, approx. X tons of unbleached sulphate pulp were imported in Scandinavia; with a decrease of -53.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Finland prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Norway (X tons), comprising a 6.1% share of total imports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unbleached sulphate pulp imports, with a CAGR of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022. Norway (-18.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +38 percentage points.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphate pulp in Scandinavia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 4.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland amounted to +7.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while Norway totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.8%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unbleached sulphate pulp market in Scandinavia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1662 - Chemical wood pulp, sulphate, unbleached

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Scandinavia, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Scandinavia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Finland
- Norway
- Sweden
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024