Switzerland: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2025

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss sulphite wood pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -18.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) exported from Switzerland surged to X tons, growing by 62% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 203%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for sulphite wood pulp exports from Switzerland, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +53.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+95.2% per year) and Brazil (+205.4% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X), the UK ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sulphite wood pulp exported from Switzerland worldwide, with a combined 77% share of total exports. The United States, Austria and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +790.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphite wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 96% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Austria (+67.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, imports of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) into Switzerland skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 22% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sulphite wood pulp supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, sulphite wood pulp imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+0.0% per year) and the United States (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) to Switzerland, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+6.9% per year) and Sweden (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sulphite wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sulphite wood pulp import price increased by +26.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 138%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+72.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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