In 2023, Italy led European imports of sulphate bleached wood pulp from non-EU countries, showing a 0.58% growth, contrasting with Germany's 2.06% decline. Notable decreases were observed in Poland (-7.6%), France (-4.24%), and the UK (-6.81%), while Slovenian and Romanian markets expanded by 10.07% and 10.93%, respectively. Norway had a remarkable growth of 37.94%, underscoring new patterns in smaller markets. Latvia and Lithuania showed significant growth trajectories, with Latvia experiencing a 100.47% increase. The CAGR over the past five years suggests a mixed trend of modest gains and declines among European countries.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The resilience of smaller markets such as Latvia and Norway, which may continue to grow rapidly.
- Potential recovery or further decline in larger markets like Germany and France, affecting overall European import volumes.
- The impact of geopolitical factors and trade policies on the stability and sustainability of these import trends.
Top countries in Sulphate Bleached Wood Pulp Imports from Non-EU Countries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,080 | 2023 | -0.02% | +0.58% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,660 | 2023 | +208.78% | -2.06% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 909.61 | 2023 | +2.78% | -1.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 758.13 | 2023 | -3.11% | -4.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 436.94 | 2023 | -1.96% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 248.13 | 2023 | +31.14% | -7.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 208.55 | 2023 | -3.02% | -19.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 193.18 | 2023 | -11.26% | -6.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 183.77 | 2023 | -0.41% | +1.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 92.81 | 2023 | -0.72% | +10.07% | View data |
