In 2023, Germany led the European sulphite wood pulp exports with a significant share of 74.65 thousand metric tons, marking a growth of 5.29% from the previous year. Austria and Poland saw notable increases of 5.34% and 7.33%, respectively. Conversely, Sweden and Finland experienced significant declines of 23.81% and 22.88%. Smaller players like France and Italy showed strong growth rates of 35.23% and 25.39%, while Norway saw a decline of 0.71%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Germany's continued dominance and potential further expansion in the market.
- Recovery opportunities for Sweden and Finland following recent declines.
- The potential impact of sustainability and environmental regulations on production and export shares across countries.
- The effect of economic and geopolitical factors on intra-European trade and export dynamics.
Top countries in Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 74.65 | 2023 | +4.76% | +5.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 10.84 | 2023 | -1.6% | -0.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 9.25 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 4.64 | 2023 | -23.86% | -23.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 0.71 | 2023 | -18.75% | +35.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 0.64 | 2023 | +9.3% | +7.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 0.21 | 2023 | +72.22% | +25.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.2 | 2023 | -40% | +24.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.13 | 2023 | -45.71% | +6.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.075 | 2023 | 0% | +6.58% | View data |