In 2023, Sweden and Finland dominated European wood pulp production, contributing 33.53% and 27.05% of the total share, respectively. Other significant players included Portugal with 7.28%, Germany at 5.56%, and Austria with 5.16%. While Sweden saw a modest increase of 2.1% year-on-year, Finland and Germany experienced declines of 1.64% and 2.15%, respectively. The Czech Republic noted a significant rise of 6.16%, whereas Switzerland and Spain posted notable decreases of 5.01% and 4.01%, respectively. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate suggests a mixed trend with a concentration of production in Northern European countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in pulp production and increasing demand for sustainable and recyclable materials, which may influence shifts in production dynamics. Furthermore, environmental regulations and carbon footprint concerns could drive production optimizations and investments in more eco-friendly processes across Europe.
Top countries in Wood Pulp Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 33.53 | 2023 | +13.01% | +2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 27.05 | 2023 | +2.07% | -1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 7.28 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.56 | 2023 | +1.54% | -2.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 5.16 | 2023 | +3.62% | -0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.43 | 2023 | +1.81% | +0.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 3.86 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 3.49 | 2023 | +23.64% | -4.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2.76 | 2023 | -0.29% | +1.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.79 | 2023 | +1.98% | +0.59% | View data |
