In 2023, Sweden led the European chemical wood pulp production with a share of 36.11%, followed by Finland at 30.16% and Portugal at 10.51%. Germany, Austria, and Poland represented moderate shares with 5.66%, 4.93%, and 3.74% respectively. Spain, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic had smaller contributions, while Norway, Estonia, and Latvia reported minimal shares. Year-over-year changes showed noteworthy variations: Sweden improved by 2.19%, Finland slightly declined by 0.37%, and Portugal grew modestly by 0.89%. Significant increases were observed in the Czech Republic by 6.72%, while both Spain and Estonia saw declines around 5%. Over the last five years, average annual changes highlighted a stable and steady trend in most countries, with minor fluctuations observed.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production capacities, environmental regulations impacting production practices, and advancements in sustainable and efficient pulping technologies. Monitoring these elements will be crucial in understanding the evolving dynamics of the European chemical wood pulp production landscape.
Top countries in Chemical Wood Pulp Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 36.11 | 2023 | +3.44% | +2.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 30.16 | 2023 | +4.15% | -0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 10.51 | 2023 | +0.5% | +0.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 5.66 | 2023 | -0.2% | -1.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 4.93 | 2023 | +0.31% | -0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.74 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3.65 | 2023 | -4.91% | -5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 2.66 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 1.79 | 2023 | -0.86% | +6.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.54 | 2023 | -8.97% | -1.61% | View data |
