The production of wood pulp in the Netherlands has fluctuated significantly between 2013 and 2023. Starting from 40.6 thousand metric tons in 2013, the value rose to 44.2 thousand metric tons in 2015, marking minor yearly increases. However, a sharp decline of 34.39% occurred in 2016, reducing the production to 29.0 thousand metric tons. The following years saw variable performance, with growth and decline stabilizing around 37.0 thousand metric tons from 2017 to 2021. By 2023, the production further dropped to 28.89 thousand metric tons, marking a 9.52% decrease from the previous year. On average, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years stood at -4.83%.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data indicate a continuing downward trend in wood pulp production. From 2024, production is predicted to decrease annually, hitting 13.95 thousand metric tons by 2028. This forecast depicts an average annual decline (CAGR) of -11.63% and an overall reduction of 46.1% from 2023-2028. Future trends to watch for include changes in global demand for paper products, technological advances in wood pulp production, and the Netherlands' policy and regulatory shifts regarding sustainable practices and environmental considerations.
