Sweden and Finland lead European wood pulp production with 13.31 Million Metric Tons and 10.74 Million Metric Tons, respectively. While Sweden experienced a 2.1% growth, Finland saw a 1.64% decline. German production decreased by 2.15%, while Portugal and Norway showed modest growth. The Czech Republic and Croatia outperformed other nations with a 6.16% and 1.24% increase, respectively. Conversely, Spain faced the largest dip at 4.01%. Overall, the landscape reflects marginal shifts with slight ups and downs among the smaller producers like Switzerland and Slovenia, each seeing declines.
Future trends suggest an increased focus on sustainable practices, driven by EU regulations. Demand for eco-friendly packaging is set to rise, potentially increasing wood pulp demand. However, economic factors and environmental policies will likely create a volatile market throughout 2024.
Key trends to watch:
- Growth in eco-friendly packaging demand.
- Impact of EU sustainability regulations.
- Market volatility due to economic factors and policies.
Top countries in Wood Pulp Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 13,310 | 2023 | +13.01% | +2.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 10,740 | 2023 | +2.07% | -1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 2,890 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 2,210 | 2023 | +1.54% | -2.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 2,050 | 2023 | +3.62% | -0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,760 | 2023 | +1.81% | +0.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1,530 | 2023 | -1.61% | -1.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1,380 | 2023 | +23.64% | -4.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1,090 | 2023 | -0.29% | +1.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 708.71 | 2023 | +1.98% | +0.59% | View data |
