Germany: Wood Pulp Market 2024

Wood Pulp Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Wood pulp consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in Germany

In value terms, wood pulp production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, wood pulp exports from Germany soared to X tons, rising by X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, wood pulp exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of wood pulp exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. China, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, Finland, Spain and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wood pulp exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. France, China, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Switzerland, Japan, Spain, Finland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Japan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 2022, the average wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of wood pulp were imported into Germany; flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of wood pulp imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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