In 2023, Italy led European imports of sulphate bleached wood pulp from non-EU countries with 29.87 thousand metric tons, exhibiting a slight growth. Germany, in second place, faced a decline. The Netherlands and France also saw decreases, while Slovenia and Romania experienced notable growth. Smaller markets showed significant variance, such as Latvia's impressive increase. Northern countries like Finland and Sweden faced considerable declines, potentially impacting the regional supply chain. The recent year demonstrated fluctuations with several countries adjusting their import strategies.
Future trends to watch include:
- Italy's potential to strengthen its import leadership.
- Germany and France's strategic shifts to reverse their declines.
- Growing import capacities in smaller countries like Latvia and Estonia.
- Economic and geopolitical factors affecting supply chain reliability across Europe.
- Increasing attention to sustainability, potentially impacting supplier choices.
Top countries in Sulphate Bleached Wood Pulp Imports from Non-EU Countries Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 29.87 | 2023 | -0.02% | +0.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 23.79 | 2023 | +208.78% | -2.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.03 | 2023 | +2.78% | -1.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.86 | 2023 | -3.11% | -4.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.26 | 2023 | -1.96% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 3.56 | 2023 | +31.14% | -7.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 2.99 | 2023 | -3.02% | -19.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2.77 | 2023 | -11.26% | -6.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.63 | 2023 | -0.41% | +1.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1.33 | 2023 | -0.72% | +10.07% | View data |
