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Chemical wood pulp market in Austria

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian chemical wood pulp market volume declined from 1 504 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 404 thousand tons in 2020. During 2020, increased awareness of personal hygiene due to the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand for pulp used in hygiene product manufacturing, supporting this segment amid the overall market contraction.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 1 580 thousand tons in 2021, then fell to 1 256 thousand tons by 2023. In 2023, BASF launched new environmentally friendly pulp bleaching agents that reduce water usage by 20%, while the Lenzing Group announced cost-saving measures exceeding EUR 100 million to strengthen profitability.

Industry developments in 2024 included the start-up of a new paper machine at the Steyrermühl mill, Kemira's introduction of a sustainable pulp line that cuts energy consumption, and the EU's approval of bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp for food packaging, opening new market opportunities for Austrian producers.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Austria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Austria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chemical wood pulp in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria was among the world's leading producers of chemical wood pulp from 2017 to 2020, ranking 16th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Austria's chemical wood pulp production declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with output reaching 1 301 K t. This represented a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 323 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(0.3%)	(1.4%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's chemical wood pulp exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with shipments totaling 490.7 K t. This marked a 1.8% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak export volume occurred in 2018 at 511.7 K t, which saw the largest annual increase of 8.8%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	(2.4%)	(1.8%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Austria's chemical wood pulp exports by volume were Slovenia (39.8% of exports), Italy (28.2%), and Germany (13.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 81.1% of Austria's total chemical wood pulp exports during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's chemical wood pulp export value declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 272.4 million US dollars. This represented a 16.4% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.1%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 376.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 25.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.8%	(13.5%)	(16.4%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for Austria's chemical wood pulp exports by value were Slovenia (38.8% of exports), Italy (27.9%), and Germany (13.7%). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 80.4% of Austria's total chemical wood pulp export value during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's chemical wood pulp imports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, with imports totaling 593.8 K t. This represented a 7.3% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 23.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(7.5%)	(7.3%)	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Austria's chemical wood pulp imports by volume were Sweden (27.0% of imports), Germany (26.4%), and Uruguay (18.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 72.0% of Austria's total chemical wood pulp imports during this period.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Austria's chemical wood pulp import value declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 310.3 million US dollars. This represented a 25.2% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value decreased by 34.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 13.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 522.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	(20.6%)	(25.2%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of chemical wood pulp to Austria by value were Sweden (28.0% of imports), Germany (26.8%), and Uruguay (17.2%). Collectively, these three countries accounted for 72.0% of Austria's total chemical wood pulp import value during this period.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io