The volume of mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp imports to Spain has shown a notable decline from 2013 to 2023, decreasing from 47.57 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 28.06 thousand metric tons in 2023. The declines were particularly sharp in 2019 (-15.95%) and 2020 (-41.04%), which led to significant reductions in imports. Despite recovery in 2022 with an increase of 28.53%, the import volumes still reflected an overall declining trend. The average annual decrease (CAGR) over the last five years stood at -4.79%. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 indicate a relatively stable trend with a minimal annual growth rate of 0.17%.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Monitoring global supply chain dynamics and their impact on wood pulp availability.- Evaluations of changes in Spain's manufacturing and recycling processes that could influence wood pulp demand.- Assessing the impact of sustainability initiatives and regulations on wood pulp import needs.- Tracking economic factors such as inflation and currency fluctuation that may affect import volumes.
