
United Kingdom - Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda and Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in the UK
In 2021, the UK market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 0.2% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in the UK
In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production of growth failed to regain momentum.
Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)
Exports from the UK
In 2021, the amount of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exported from the UK contracted significantly to X tons, waning by -82.3% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,913%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.
In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 1,485%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.
Exports by Country
Poland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from the UK, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-24.0% per year) and Austria (0.0% per year).
In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from the UK, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 5% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-27.6% per year) and Austria (0.0% 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, shrinking by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 58% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (-3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)
Imports into the UK
In 2021, the amount of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) imported into the UK dropped remarkably to X tons, waning by -32.5% on 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
Brazil (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to the UK, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Chile, the United States, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, Sweden ($X), Brazil ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Chile, the United States, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
Italy, with a CAGR of +42.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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
The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked 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 Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 17111200 - Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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