Spain: 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 Spain

The Spanish 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. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports from Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) were exported from Spain; with an increase of 11% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Spain, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Italy, the UK, China, France and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +17.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp exported from Spain worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. The Netherlands, France, China, the UK and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +21.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Spain

In 2021, overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 5% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Spain, together comprising 62% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Finland, France, Uruguay and Chile, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +48.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Portugal ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to Spain, together comprising 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by the United States, Finland, France, Uruguay and Chile, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Uruguay, with a CAGR of +54.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 38%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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