In 2023, Finland led European sulphate bleached wood pulp production with 6.57 million metric tons, followed by Sweden with 6.27 million metric tons. Finland experienced a production decline of 1.69%, while Sweden saw a slight increase of 1.23%. Czech Republic showed the most significant growth at 11.84%, indicating emerging competition. Portugal and Slovakia also reported increases of 1.1% and 1.86%, respectively.
Future trends to watch include:
- Sweden's potential to surpass Finland if current growth continues.
- Portugal and Slovakia’s consistent production increases could boost their market share.
- Technological advancements may drive efficiency and production changes across Europe.
Top countries in Sulphate Bleached Wood Pulp Production by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 6,570 | 2023 | +1.01% | -1.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 6,270 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.23% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 2,580 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 1,060 | 2023 | +3.13% | -0.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 735.54 | 2023 | +6.22% | +1.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 389.43 | 2023 | -0.15% | +0.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 246.61 | 2023 | +2.03% | +11.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 14.26 | 2023 | +38.99% | View data |
