In 2023, Sweden led European dissolving grades wood pulp exports with a significant share, followed by Finland and Norway. Noteworthy growth was seen in Germany, with an 11.1% increase, while Austria faced a decline of 5.5%. Estonia showed remarkable growth at nearly 30%, although from a small base. Spain registered the most substantial reduction at 46.52%. Other countries like Italy marked considerable positive growth at 37.97%, while multiple countries including France experienced no exports in 2023.
Future trends suggest a focus on sustainability and innovation in processing technologies, potentially increasing demand. Expansions in production capacity in Northern Europe could shift export dynamics. Monitoring regulatory changes on environmental policies will be key for forecasting exports in the dissolving pulp market.
Top countries in Dissolving Grades Wood Pulp Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 44.43 | 2023 | +3.07% | +4.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 18.05 | 2023 | +2400% | +1.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 17.79 | 2023 | +3.28% | +1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 13.22 | 2023 | -0.65% | -5.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 10.68 | 2023 | +2.96% | -0.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 2.55 | 2023 | 0% | +11.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1.09 | 2023 | +4.23% | +5.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 0.22 | 2023 | +338.64% | +29.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 0.12 | 2023 | 0% | -46.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.022 | 2023 | +26.67% | -1.02% | View data |
