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Chemical wood pulp market in Germany

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The German chemical wood pulp market volume contracted significantly from 5.2 million tons in 2018 to 3.9 million tons in 2023. After a brief recovery to 4.7 million tons in 2021, consumption fell again, with the sharpest drop occurring in 2023.

The year 2024 was marked by regulatory and technological shifts that could influence future market dynamics. The European Union approved bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp for food packaging, expanding potential applications in the sustainable packaging segment. Concurrently, industry players like BASF and Kemira introduced new environmentally friendly bleaching technologies designed to reduce water and energy consumption in pulp manufacturing.

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 Germany
  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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany 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 Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany held the 14th position globally in chemical wood pulp production.

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Chemical wood pulp production in Germany continued its downward trend for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 1 571 K t, representing a 1.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 646 K t, which saw a modest increase of 0.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(2.9%)	(1.7%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's chemical wood pulp exports in 2020 totaled 1 062 K t, marking a 5.9% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 5.6%, translating to an annualized rate of -1.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 982 K t, which experienced a substantial decline of 12.7%. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 1 129 K t, showing a significant increase of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	14.9%	(5.9%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany's chemical wood pulp exports were distributed across a wide range of partners. The top three destinations—Austria (25.5% of exports in kind), China (14.0%), and Italy (9.8%)—collectively accounted for just 49.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Chemical wood pulp exports from Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 637 M $ US, reflecting a sharp decrease of 18.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 800 M $ US, which saw an increase of 9.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(2.3%)	(18.5%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's chemical wood pulp exports in value terms were widely dispersed among partner countries. The leading destinations—Austria (23.2% of exports in value terms), China (12.6%), and Italy (9.8%)—together represented only 45.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's chemical wood pulp imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 3 872 K t, indicating a gradual decrease of 7.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 19.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.4%)	(8.4%)	(7.5%)	(7.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Brazil, Sweden, and Finland—collectively supplied 59.2% of Germany's total chemical wood pulp imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's chemical wood pulp imports decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value reached 2 249 M $ US, showing a substantial decline of 21.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 26.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -9.9%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 3 528 M $ US, which experienced an increase of 14.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.9%	(18.4%)	(21.8%)	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Brazil (20.9% of imports in value terms), Sweden (20.4%), and Finland (14.4%) consistently served as the main sources for Germany's chemical wood pulp imports, together accounting for 55.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io