In 2023, Finland and Sweden are the leading exporters of wood pulp to non-EU countries, with Finland slightly ahead. Sweden shows remarkable growth with a year-on-year increase of 14.06%. The Netherlands and Portugal also see significant growth, both around 14%. Smaller countries like Lithuania and Latvia experience substantial growth rates, at 27.22% and 217.24%, respectively, albeit from lower baselines. Conversely, Austria and Croatia record slight declines or stagnation in exports.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of sustainability practices on production and exportation strategies, as environmental regulations tighten.
- Potential effects of trade agreements or tariffs that could reshape the competitive landscape.
- Technological advancements in production and supply chain efficiencies potentially driving shifts in global market shares among European countries.
Top countries in Wood Pulp Exports to Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 2,250 | 2023 | +2.96% | +2.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 1,750 | 2023 | +3.51% | +14.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 456.97 | 2023 | +7.1% | +14.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 417.64 | 2023 | +28.2% | +13.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 350.17 | 2023 | +37.15% | +13.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 216.29 | 2023 | +51.64% | +8.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 165.28 | 2023 | +1.87% | +10.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 66 | 2023 | +17.73% | +5.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 61.11 | 2023 | +17.56% | +5.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 38.16 | 2023 | +4.15% | +12.43% | View data |
