Netherlands: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2024

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the Netherlands

The Dutch dissolving grade wood pulp market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in the Netherlands

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, shipments abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -91.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 15,672%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 18,181% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+86.9% per year) and China (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for dissolving grade wood pulp exports from the Netherlands, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+90.1% per year) and the United States (-91.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dissolving grade wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -19.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 the United States (+73.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -51.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 185% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 150%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, dissolving grade wood pulp imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-4.7% per year) and Belgium (+13.9% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dissolving grade wood pulp to the Netherlands, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway totaled +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-12.2% per year) and Belgium (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average dissolving grade wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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