Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

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 saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 207%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades), which increased by 7.9% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from the Netherlands, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+24.7% per year) and China (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +15.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+23.1% per year) and China (+2.8% per year).

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, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to China ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.1%), 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 the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) imported into the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 19% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 133%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Uruguay (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to the Netherlands, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uruguay (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to the Netherlands were Brazil ($X), Uruguay ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 66% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +43.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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