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Chemical wood pulp market in Hungary

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Hungarian chemical wood pulp market between 2018 and 2022 experienced significant shifts, starting with the entry of the Finnish TERMEX-FIBER cellulose wool as a new player in 2018. European environmental regulations, particularly bans on single-use plastics, alongside growing consumer preference for sustainable packaging, boosted demand for cellulose-based products by 2020. This led to a market volume of 180.4 K t valued at $124.6 million that year. After a slight dip in physical volume to 167.2 K t in 2021, the market surged in 2022 to 193.5 K t and $220.4 million, driven by continued demand for biodegradable materials and tighter EU rules on sustainable packaging and waste management.

By 2024, the market contracted to 155.1 K t and $138.9 million, primarily due to a sharp decline in domestic production, which fell to 21.5 K t. Import volumes remained substantial at 134.9 K t, indicating sustained demand met through foreign supply. Throughout the period, regulatory changes and consumer shift toward eco-friendly products consistently influenced market dynamics.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2020-2022, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2020-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2020-2022, 2024
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022, 2024
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hungary
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2022, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 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, M 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 Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Hungary in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Hungary, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hungary by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Hungary

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Hungary's chemical wood pulp output was valued at 68 223 thousand US dollars, marking a 21.5% increase compared to 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	21.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Hungary produced 56 568 tonnes of chemical wood pulp in 2021, representing a 16.1% rise from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	16.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from Hungary

Exports in kind, K t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2018, while exports peaked in 2020, with a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Hungary's chemical wood pulp export volume stood at 0.7 thousand tonnes, which is 81.3% lower than in 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 3.7 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 643.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	643.5%	107.2%	(81.3%)	42.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia and Italy were the dominant markets for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 84.9% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a fluctuation of 9.3 times between these years. In 2021, Hungary's chemical wood pulp export volume was recorded at 583 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 69.5% compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 912 thousand US dollars. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a growth of 596.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	596.2%	33.6%	(69.5%)	41.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Italy, and Romania formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms, accounting for 49.0%, 30.7%, and 9.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 89.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to Hungary

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Hungary's chemical wood pulp import volume was 111.3 thousand tonnes, equivalent to a robust decrease of 17.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, with a growth of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	5.3%	(17.8%)	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Slovakia, and Austria were the main markets for imports in kind, accounting for 28.8%, 13.3%, and 11.4% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 53.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Hungary in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, Hungary's cross-border shipments of chemical wood pulp increased. In 2021, Hungary imported approximately 79 757 thousand US dollars of chemical wood pulp, indicating a 13.4% increase over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 17.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 70 332 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 19.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.2%)	(19.6%)	13.4%	(6.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Austria, and Finland formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 32.3%, 12.0%, and 10.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they had a combined share of 55.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Hungary in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io