Key Market Indicators
Portugal is expecting a rise in pulp imports and exports over the next five years. Imports are projected to reach 178,450 metric tons by 2026, up 1.7% year on year on average from 155,110 metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, demand in the country has been rising by around 0.3% annually. In 2021, Portugal was ranked 39th, with Israel at the top with 155,110 metric tons. The United States, Germany and Italy followed in second, third and fourth place respectively. Meanwhile, exports are expected to grow at a CAGR of 0.9%, reaching 1,287,900 metric tons by 2026 from 1,220,400 metric tons in 2021. Supply has been increasing at a rate of 1.5% per year since 1969. In 2021, Russia led with 1,220,400 metric tons, while Portugal was 10th. Canada, the United States and Chile took second, third and fourth place respectively.
