In 2023, European sulphate wood pulp production highlighted Sweden as the leader with 8.95 million metric tons. Sweden and Portugal revealed growth with year-on-year increases of 2.08% and 0.6%, respectively. Spain and Germany experienced declines, with -1.54% and -0.58%. Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic showed positive trends, with Slovakia leading a 0.99%, and the Czech Republic enjoying an 8.81% surge. Estonia saw a drop of -4.07%, while Latvia remained stable.
Looking forward, watch for increasing production in emerging markets like Poland and the Czech Republic. Trends such as sustainability and innovation in pulp processing may influence these developments in the future.
Top countries in Sulphate Wood Pulp Production by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 8,950 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 2,750 | 2023 | -0.93% | +0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,180 | 2023 | -0.75% | -1.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,020 | 2023 | +0.21% | -0.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,010 | 2023 | +2.57% | +0.97% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 704.74 | 2023 | +1.77% | +0.99% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 523.54 | 2023 | +1.21% | +8.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 56.88 | 2023 | +21.02% | -4.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 16.6 | 2023 | +42% | View data |