In 2023, Finland and Sweden dominated European wood pulp exports with shares of approximately 28.18% and 26.65%, respectively. Finland's growth was stable at 0.17%, while Sweden showed stronger growth at 1.17%. Portugal and Germany followed with 9% and 8.84%, registering increases of 2.18% and 3.28%. Meanwhile, countries like the Netherlands and Spain saw slight declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential increases in export share from countries like Poland and Estonia, demonstrating growth rates of 4.39% and 3.02%, respectively.
- The expanding wood pulp industry in Eastern Europe, with Lithuania and Hungary experiencing significant growth, though their overall shares remain small.
- The possibility of market shifts influenced by environmental policies and sustainable practices impacting European wood pulp production and exports.
Top countries in Wood Pulp Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 28.18 | 2023 | +2.94% | +0.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 26.65 | 2023 | +0.65% | +1.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 9 | 2023 | +4.09% | +2.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.84 | 2023 | +2.14% | +3.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.77 | 2023 | +6.03% | -0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.31 | 2023 | +17.79% | -0.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 2.76 | 2023 | +10.15% | -4.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.61 | 2023 | -2.09% | -3.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1.83 | 2023 | +59.57% | +3.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1.42 | 2023 | +3.03% | +3.02% | View data |
