In 2023, Sweden led the European dissolving grade wood pulp exports to non-EU countries, reaching over 332 thousand metric tons, with a slight increase of 7.08% from the previous year. Finland saw a significant decline with its exports dropping to zero. Germany marked a remarkable growth of 241.92%, indicating its emerging role alongside traditional exporters like Portugal and Norway, whose exports remained fairly stable. Smaller markets like Austria and the Netherlands showed notable increases in their export volumes, reflecting a shift in regional supply dynamics.
Future trends may include a resurgence in Finnish exports if production challenges are resolved, while Germany could continue to rise as a significant player. Monitoring the stabilization of new entrants such as Austria and the Netherlands, alongside established markets, will be critical to understanding the evolving landscape of European dissolving grades wood pulp exports to non-EU countries.
Top countries in Dissolving Grades Wood Pulp Exports to Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 332.49 | 2023 | +12.45% | +7.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 168.7 | 2023 | +3.7% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 84.4 | 2023 | -3.06% | -1.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 62.92 | 2023 | +6.27% | +0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 14.02 | 2023 | +208.81% | +241.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 11.58 | 2023 | +1000% | -13.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 8.92 | 2023 | +4.57% | +5.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.53 | 2023 | -32.71% | +163.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.85 | 2023 | 0% | +143.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.77 | 2023 | +5.48% | View data |
