Switzerland: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2025

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, the Swiss unbleached sulphate pulp market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 11% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, shipments abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp decreased by -30% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,969%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 1,156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main destinations of unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +4.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for unbleached sulphate pulp exports from Switzerland, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+1.9% per year) and Germany (-43.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 125% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports rose notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp imports to Switzerland, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Russia, New Zealand, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +62.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Austria ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest unbleached sulphate pulp suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Russia, New Zealand, Germany and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +58.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unbleached sulphate pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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