Switzerland: Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss bleached sulphate pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of bleached sulphate pulp, when their volume decreased by -4.9% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,823% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,492% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Switzerland, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, bleached sulphate pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+1,062.1% per year) and the United States (+219.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for bleached sulphate pulp exports from Switzerland, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+831.9% per year) and the United States (+191.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -27.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Italy (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Bleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, approx. X tons of bleached sulphate pulp were imported into Switzerland; approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bleached sulphate pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of bleached sulphate pulp imports to Switzerland, together comprising 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Portugal, the United States, Austria, Canada, Belgium and Chile, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest bleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Switzerland were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 63% of total imports. Brazil, Portugal, the United States, Canada, Austria, Belgium and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +11.1%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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