In 2024, Finland leads in European mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp production at 2.67 million metric tons, followed by Sweden at 2.41 million metric tons. Notable producers include Norway with 0.9671 million metric tons, Poland with 0.69813 million metric tons, and Germany at 0.66361 million metric tons. Smaller producers include Spain, Austria, and Estonia. Other countries like Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Netherlands, and Slovakia show lower production volumes.
Year-on-year variations from 2023 indicate a general decline in production, with Finland and Sweden decreasing by 5.32% and 6.65% respectively. Germany shows a 3.98% decline, and Spain a significant 9.44% decrease. Conversely, Norway and Estonia recorded growth at 1.79% and 1.42%, respectively. Notably, Slovakia's production hit zero in 2023.
Future trends to watch include potential consolidation in the sector, a focus on sustainable and environmentally friendly production methods, and possible shifts in production centers within Europe due to economic and regulatory changes.
Top countries in Mechanical and Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 2,670 | 2023 | -5.95% | -5.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 2,410 | 2023 | -4.2% | -6.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Norway | 967.1 | 2023 | +2.56% | +1.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 698.13 | 2023 | +1.52% | -0.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 663.61 | 2023 | -0.46% | -3.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 273.71 | 2023 | +166.15% | -9.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 269.28 | 2023 | +5.86% | -2.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 176.97 | 2023 | -1.68% | +1.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 85.95 | 2023 | -0.84% | -3.24% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 80.97 | 2023 | +10.92% | -2.52% | View data |
